• Winter Speaker Series – Battle of the Atlantic

    Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE, United States

    On Monday February 24th, at 3;00 p.m., the Overfalls Foundation continues its Winter Speaker Series at the Lewes Public Library with a presentation titled “Battle of the Atlantic: Eastern Sea Frontier”. Fort Miles Historical Association historian Edward Paterline will provide a brief history of the little-known war against German submarines off the east coast of

  • Nicola Pizza Benefits Overfalls!

    Nicola Pizza 17323 Ocean One Plaza, Lewes, DE, United States

    On Monday, March 17th from 5:00 - 9:00 our friends at Nicola Pizza will be donating 10% of their dine-in sales to Overfalls. Saint Patrick's Day - Pizza - Overfalls. What a great combination!  

  • Winter Speaker Series – United States Life-Saving Service

    Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE, United States

    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

  • Winter Speaker Series – The Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse

    Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE, United States

    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

  • Canalfront Happy Hour

    Canalfront Park 219 Pilottown Road, Lewes, Delaware, United States

    Originally scheduled for May 22 but canceled due to weather! Join us for our monthly Thursday Night Canalside Happy Hour at the Lightship Overfalls.  Have a beer or a glass of wine with us and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship.  Enjoy music by Matt Robinson. We'll be featuring some four-legged guests from the

    Free
  • Fishin’ Kids

    Canalfront Park 219 Pilottown Road, Lewes, Delaware, United States

      At this event, kids will receive an introduction to fishing, learn how to fish from the public docks on the Lewes Canal, bait a hook, retrieve a fish gently, fishing etiquette, and learn of resources available relative to paddle sports, beach rentals and fishing from CHSP pier. Target audience: kids 5yrs to 13 Casting

    Free
  • Canalfront Happy Hour

    Canalfront Park 219 Pilottown Road, Lewes, Delaware, United States

    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

    Free
  • Sail Away Day a great experience for kids

      Learn about the history of sailing and the history of sailing in the Delaware bay. Board three beautiful yachts that compete in local and open ocean races. Meet three of the top sailors in the state, including one of the most impressive female sailors in the country. Hear about how sails are raised and

    Free
  • Canalfront Happy Hour free music and refreshments

    Join us for our monthly Thursday Night Canalside Happy Hour at the Lightship Overfalls.  Have a beer or a glass of wine with us and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship.  Enjoy music by Matt Robinson followed by the Canalfront Park Concert with Mike Hines and the Look No charge for these events but

    Free
  • Overfalls invites you to join us for a night of Community fun at the Historic Lewes’s First Friday

    Historic Lewes Campus Start at 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE, United States

    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

    Free
  • Why Knot? A learning event for kids.

    Knots are used for sailing, rock climbing, camping, trucking, boating, fishing, surgery, decorating and many more different activities. They can be made from a variety of different materials such as rope, cord, twine, yarn, and thread. Participants will each receive a 3’ piece of sailboat line to learn knots and to take home to practice

    Free