Join Historic Lewes' Ryan Schwartz and Dawson Gehrke as they explore the United States Life-Saving Service, the predecessor of the modern-day Coast Guard, and its longstanding connection to Lewes. This 45-minute presentation with following Q & A will explore the origins of the organization following the American Civil War, how it came to Lewes, and
Join us as Red Moulinier gives a history of the past 22 years of Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse restoration and the challenges the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation have faced. The lighthouse anchors one end of Lewes' Outer Breakwater, and this presents hazards to the lighthouse structure. The talk will cover how the Foundation
Wednesday May 7, 2025 from 4pm to 9pm at Dogfish Brewings and Eats, 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, DE. Come out and eat and drink for a cause! Dogfish Head Brewings and Eats is hosting a Benevolence Night to benefit the Overfalls Foundation at its restaurant in Rehoboth. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be
Join us on Saturday May 17th between 11 am and 3 pm for a celebration of Lewes’ maritime history! Free and open to the public, there will be an opening ceremony at 11 am to recognize National Maritime Day, acknowledge our Overfalls members who have recently passed over the bar, to induct the 2025 Delaware
Dogfish Head to Hold a Benevolence Night Benefiting the Overfalls Foundation. Wednesday May 21, 2025 from 4pm to 9pm at Dogfish Brewings and Eats, 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, DE. Come out and eat and drink for a cause! Dogfish Head Brewings and Eats is hosting a Benevolence Night to benefit the Overfalls Foundation at its
Join us for our June 19th Happy Hour Featuring “Sussex County Sweetheart of Song” Cathy Gorman Followed by a Canal Front Park Concert by Matt Lafferty and The Pros
Ahoy! Lightship Overfalls Partners with Historic Lewes for First Friday Community Night Join us on Friday, August 1, at Historic Lewes for an evening of maritime adventure and community fun. The celebrated Lightship Overfalls is teaming up with Historic Lewes to bring interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and period entertainment for all ages. Featured Activities
Members of the Lightship Overfalls Foundation have been invited to attend the "Lewes Friends English Country Dance" event on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at St. Peter's Hall in downtown Lewes. The theme of this dance event is "Nautical, Naughty and Nice" so coming as a pirate is encouraged but not
Our 2025 Annual Fundraiser Gala will support our continued efforts to preserve the Lightship Overfalls, a National Historic Landmark and Delaware's only maritime museum! Our 2025 fundraising theme, "Float The Boat", will directly benefit the ship's voyage over the winter of 2026 for scheduled maintenance as well as the numerous educational and fun activities we offer throughout the year.
Join us at 10AM October 4th for a whole day of Maritime Festivities. We’re thrilled to start the day with the groundbreaking on the new Overfalls Foundation’s new museum building — a major step toward preserving and showcasing the rich maritime history of Lewes and the Delaware coast. Special guests including Mayor Amy Marasco and
For Members of the Overfalls Foundation, The Annual Meeting of the Members of the Overfalls Foundation will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Lewes Public Library. Given the large number of directors added to our Board of Directors last year and the year before, the Board has nominated only
Calling all those who are afraid of the dark or things that go bump in the night. The time has come for everyone to view the paranormal investigation aboard our Lightship Overfalls. Can you believe they communicated with someone from the beyond? Tune in to the Delmarva Sports Network for the special feature Spirts of
The Lightship Overfalls, Museum and Ship Store will be open on Tuesday, November 11th from 10 am to 4 pm. Tours will be free for members of the military, military retirees, and veterans along with children 14 and under.
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P.O. Box 413
Lewes, Delaware 19958
Phone: (302) 644-8050
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