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SUMMARY:Winter Speaker Series  - United States Life-Saving Service
DESCRIPTION: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 how the local surf-men and their keeper used the latest technology of the age to save lives in peril on the sea. It is a story of public service\, innovation\, courage\, and selflessness\, kept alive today in our community by the collaboration of Historic Lewes and the Lightship Overfalls.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/winter-speaker-series-us-lifesaving-service/
LOCATION:Lewes Public Library\, 111 Adams Ave\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T210000
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CREATED:20250218T193422Z
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SUMMARY:Nicola Pizza Benefits Overfalls!
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nSaint Patrick’s Day – Pizza – Overfalls. \nWhat a great combination! \n 
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/nicola-pizza-benefits-overfalls/
LOCATION:Nicola Pizza\, 17323 Ocean One Plaza\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T160000
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CREATED:20250128T190145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T172208Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Speaker Series - Battle of the Atlantic
DESCRIPTION: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 the United States during WWII with a particular focus on the Mid-Atlantic region. Join us as Mr Paterline discusses what happened off the Delaware coast and how Fort Miles protected the Delaware River from enemy submarine incursion.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/winter-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Lewes Public Library\, 111 Adams Ave\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T160000
DTSTAMP:20241226T164052Z
CREATED:20241225T182621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T164052Z
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SUMMARY:January Speaker Series - New Museum Building Project
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to join the Overfalls Foundation for our Winter Speaker Series program on Thursday\, January 23rd at 3:00 pm at the Lewes Public Library. Guest speaker and lifetime member\, Mike Safina will provide a description and update on the Foundation’s plans to construct a new exhibit building adjacent to the Monomoy Pavilion in Canalfront Park.  \nMike is a former president of the Overfalls Foundation and continues to support the Foundation as community spokesperson on the new museum building project. Mike is a retired project manager for the U.S. Navy. He worked on several shipbuilding and combat system programs and was a former national point of contact for the Maritime Theater Missile Defense Forum\, a multinational cooperative project for which he continues to consult. He is also a retired Commander from the U.S. Navy’s Merchant Marine Reserve Program.  \nCancellations or changes to the event will be announced here on the Overfalls events page.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/january-speaker-series-new-museum-building-project/
LOCATION:Lewes Public Library\, 111 Adams Ave\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241231T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T003000
DTSTAMP:20240920T172955Z
CREATED:20240920T172955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T172955Z
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SUMMARY:14th Annual New Year's Eve Anchor Drop
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \nThe Overfalls Foundation will be hosting its 14th annual “Anchor Drop” as we welcome in the New Year.  Join the Overfalls crew as we ring in the New Year on the Lewes waterfront. \nMake your resolutions as you watch our lighted anchor descend from the top of the ship’s mast while counting down to 2025! \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but is weather dependent.  We can handle cold and wind but\, unlike our faithful Overfalls\, not rain\, ice and/or snow!  Cancellations will be posted to our website at https://overfalls.org/events.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/14th-annual-new-years-eve-anchor-drop/
LOCATION:Lightship Overfalls\, 219 Pilottown Road\, Lewes\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly,Free,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000
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CREATED:20240921T015651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T015651Z
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SUMMARY:Hospitality Afternoon with the Lewes Friends English Country Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Hospitality Afternoon \nThe Lewes Friends English Country Dancers present \nAn 18th Century Dance Party and Open House \nDecember 5th\, 2024\n1-3 pm \nSt.Peter’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall \n211 Mulberry Street\nLewes\, Delaware \nCome in period attire\, or come as you are! \nAll members of the Overalls Foundation are invited and encouraged to participate in this social event. \nStroll through downtown Lewes afterwards and join the fun at Lewes Hospitality Night\, beginning at 5:00 p.m.!
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/hospitality-afternoon-with-the-lewes-friends-english-country-dancers-2/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 211 Mulberry St.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T143000
DTSTAMP:20241113T150515Z
CREATED:20241101T143751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T150515Z
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SUMMARY:Overfalls Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn a bit more about the Lewes’s own lightship? Please join us for the first in our winter speaker series on Thursday\, November 21st at the Lewes Public Library. John Bolster\, Overfalls curator\, will kick off the speaker series with a talk on the history of our iconic lightship and with stories about other lightships that have served our mariners over the years. The event is free to the public and will start promptly at 1:00 pm. \nOverfalls under construction in 1938
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/overfalls-speaker-series/
LOCATION:DE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T170000
DTSTAMP:20241025T121630Z
CREATED:20240920T184239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T121630Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Lewes Halloween Pirate Parade and Capture of Lightship Overfalls
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy! The Lightship Overfalls is being taken over by Lewes Pirates this Halloween Season!!\n\nInterested young buccaneers and Halloween goblins will assemble at the Historic Lewes campus at 110 Shipcarpenter Street\, on Sunday October 27\, at 3:00pm. Swashbuckling escorts will lead the parade of pirates as they haunt the town on their way to the Lightship Overfalls at 219 Pilottown Road\, where they will search to capture the hidden treasure to share among the band of pirates.  Costumes encouraged.  Join us our second year of this new Lewes tradition for young children.  Special thanks to Historic Lewes and the Zwaanendael Museum and for their support and participation.\n\n\n\n\nThis event is recommended for young children of walking age up through 6th grade along with escorted infants and toddlers.  Parents are welcome to observe\, escort and assist as needed.   (Weather dependent)
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/overfalls-and-lewes-historical-society-2nd-annual-halloween-pirate-parade/
LOCATION:Historic Lewes Campus\, Start at 110 Shipcarpenter Street\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly,Free,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T210000
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CREATED:20240814T173732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T194245Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Lightship Overfalls Gala
DESCRIPTION:Your Reservation includes: \n•Buffet style dinner\n•Music by the Hot Sauce Band\n•Cash bar\n\nYou will have a chance to bid on exciting Auction Items \nSuch As! \n•A one-night stay in Atlantic City’s\nHard Rock Hotel including\ndinner and a show.\n•A vase of flowers every month for a year\nfrom Floral Inspirations in Lewes.\n•An Echo Bay Dory Skiff sailboat.\n•And more!\n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/2024-overfalls-gala/
LOCATION:Lewes Yacht Club\, 2701 Cedar St.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T190000
DTSTAMP:20240809T193545Z
CREATED:20240508T032746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T193545Z
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SUMMARY:Canalside Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: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.  We’ll be featuring some four-legged guests from the Humane Animal Partners (formerly the Delaware SPCA and Delaware Humane Association).  No charge for these events but donations are always appreciated. \nFor additional fun\, stick around for live music at Lewes Canalfront Park! Rescheduled from August 8 will be the Celebrating Local Young Talent event\, with The Williams Brothers from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Teenage Satellites from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Check out the Canalfront Park events page for more information! \nWeather cancellations will be posted here and on our Facebook & Instagram sites.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/canalside-happy-hour-9/
LOCATION:Lightship Overfalls\, 219 Pilottown Road\, Lewes\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Free,Fundraising,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T110000
DTSTAMP:20240804T213626Z
CREATED:20230711T050245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T213626Z
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SUMMARY:Overfalls Family Program - Why knot?
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \nWhy “Knot” come to the Lightship Overfalls and have some tying yourself up in knots!  \nKnots are used for sailing\, rock climbing\, camping\, trucking\, boating\, fishing\, surgery\, decorating and many more different activities. Knots can be made from a variety of different materials such as rope\, cord\, twine\, yarn\, and thread. On Wednesday\, August 14 the Lightship Overfalls will hold its third and final Family fun program\, “Why Knot?” at 9:30 on the grounds of the ship at Canal Front Park\, Lewes. Participants will explore the ship hunting for knots lightship sailors used\, learn how to tie some and leave with a craft involving some knot work. The program is free and geared for children 5-12. For further information call Sue Tolbert at 302.947.2269.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/overfalls-family-program-2/
LOCATION:DE
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly,Free,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T190000
DTSTAMP:20240508T033126Z
CREATED:20240508T032438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T033126Z
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SUMMARY:Canalside Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:  \nCathy Gorman\nJoin us for our monthly Canalside Happy Hour at the Lightship Overfalls. Listen to the music of Cathy Gorman\, have a beer or a glass of wine with us and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship. We’ll be featuring some four-legged guests from the Humane Animal Partners (formerly the Delaware SPCA and Delaware Humane Association).  The Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association will also be joining us so why not stop by to learn about their restoration and preservation efforts. \nBoth the ship and the store will be open to the public. No charge for these events but donations are always appreciated. \nWeather cancellations will be posted here and on our Facebook & Instagram sites.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/canalside-happy-hour-8/
LOCATION:Lightship Overfalls\, 219 Pilottown Road\, Lewes\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Free,Fundraising,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T120000
DTSTAMP:20240626T134903Z
CREATED:20230528T180923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T134903Z
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SUMMARY:Overfalls Family Program - Simple Machines
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, July 10 beginning at 9:30 the Lightship Overfalls in conjunction with the Zwaanendael Museum will be offering its second family program of the season called “Levers\, Pulleys\, and Wedges: Oh My! Simple Machines Making Work Easier on the Lightship Overfalls”. \nThe program is free and open to children 5-12 years of age. \nLearn about simple machines and the impact they have on our daily lives\, and at sea. Children will learn about the 5 basic simple machines; wheel & axle\, pulley\, lever\, inclined plane\, and screw\, and how they are used at home and on the lightship.  The Zwaanendael Museum will demonstrate a block and tackle and how simple machines\, such as pullies\, were used on 18th century ships. \nGuest speaker Suzanne Ketchum will discuss the need for\, and use of\, simple machines on the Lightship Overfalls\, as well as their use in our daily lives.  Ms. Ketchum is a certified teacher and retired educator with 35 years of classroom experience in New York State. She served for four years as an elementary school curriculum coordinator in science. She currently volunteers at Lightship Overfalls\, The Lewes Library\, and also tutors elementary-aged children. \nIn the event of bad weather\, we will hold the event inside the ship but if needed\, weather cancellations will be posted here along with our Facebook and Instagram pages.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/overfalls-family-program/
LOCATION:Lightship Overfalls\, 219 Pilottown Road\, Lewes\, 19958
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T160000
DTSTAMP:20240626T142539Z
CREATED:20240626T141003Z
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SUMMARY:July 4th Tours and Lewes Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join us for tours on July 4th and watch our Monomoy lifeboat in the Lewes Boat Parade.  Our ship store will also be open so you can check out our merchandise including the NEW Overfalls Challenge Coin!  The ship and museum will be open from 10-4 pm\, the Lewes Boat Parade starts at 1:30 pm and the parade awards presentation will take place at the Overfalls after the Parade. \n 
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/july-4th-lewes-boat-parade-and-overfalls-tours/
LOCATION:Lightship Overfalls\, 219 Pilottown Road\, Lewes\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T110000
DTSTAMP:20240616T112614Z
CREATED:20240531T021148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T112614Z
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SUMMARY:Overfalls Family Program - Fun With Flags
DESCRIPTION:The Foundation is excited to announce a June summer program for children from 8-12 and their guardians on Friday June 21\, from 9:30 am 11:00am at the Lightship Overfalls at Canalfront Park in Lewes. \nAttendees will have an opportunity to explore the Lightship Overfalls and learn more about the history of lightships and the life and challenges of those who served aboard. \nThis program features the language of signal flags and attendees will learn how to use the “Flag Alphabet” to communicate. There will also be a crafting session where attendees will create their own flag design as a take home souvenir. \nThis activity will stimulate further interest in learning more about our region’s maritime history and the value of preserving this story for the future. \nEach student must be accompanied by an adult. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required to ensure sufficient materials are on hand for the crafting session. \n                                         Click here to register. \n 
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/overfalls-family-program-fun-with-flags/
LOCATION:DE
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly,Free,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T190000
DTSTAMP:20240508T032027Z
CREATED:20240508T032027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T032027Z
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SUMMARY:Canalside Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Thursday Night Canalside Happy Hour at the Lightship Overfalls.  Listen to the music of Bob Crabb\, have a beer or a glass of wine with us and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship.  We’ll be featuring some four-legged guests from the Humane Animal Partners (formerly the Delaware SPCA and Delaware Humane Association).  If you are a member of the Lewes Chamber of Commerce\, please join us this evening for the monthly Chamber Mixer co-hosted with the Lewes Historical Society and Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation.  No charge for these events but donations are always appreciated. \nWeather cancellations will be posted here and on our Facebook & Instagram sites.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/canalside-happy-hour-7/
LOCATION:Lightship Overfalls\, 219 Pilottown Road\, Lewes\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Free,Fundraising,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T190000
DTSTAMP:20240528T202413Z
CREATED:20240508T031534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T202413Z
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SUMMARY:Canalside Happy Hour - May 30
DESCRIPTION:  \nCathy Gorman\nLast week we rescheduled the May Happy Hour to May 30th due to the threat of severe weather.  We hope you can join us this Thursday! \nJoin us for our first Canalside Happy Hour of the season at the Lightship Overfalls. Listen to the music of Cathy Gorman\, have a beer or a glass of wine with us and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship. We’ll also be celebrating the ship’s “birthday” which is traditionally the anniversary of the ship’s christening – the first time it touched water in 1938. Both the ship and the store will be open to the public. No charge for these events but donations are always appreciated. \nWeather cancellations will be posted here and on our Facebook & Instagram sites. \n 
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/canalside-happy-hour-6/
LOCATION:Lightship Overfalls\, 219 Pilottown Road\, Lewes\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Free,Fundraising,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20240515T193302Z
CREATED:20240508T022836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T193302Z
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SUMMARY:Lewes Maritime Day and Overfalls Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday May 18th between 10 am and 2 pm for a celebration of Lewes’ maritime history!  Free and open to the public\, there will be an opening ceremony at 10 am to recognize Merchant Mariners who have served our country and to celebrate the reopening of the Lightship Overfalls (LV-118).  Come stroll the vendor exhibits\, boat tours and demonstrations throughout the day.  Exhibits and the ship will be open for free visits and tours starting at 11 am.  Some boating and sailing excursions will be offered for a fee\, including the AJ Meerwald sailing on Sunday.  Click here for complete details on the day or download the program below. \nEvent Schedule  \n8:45                      Early Cruise! “History Happens Here” with Lewes Historical Society and Cape Water Taxi                                                             (Book Cruise Here) \n10:00                    Opening Ceremony  \n10:00-4:00           New Exhibit – “The Wireless: Lewes and the Dawn of the Electronic Age\, 1906” at the                                                                  Cannonball House \n10:45-2:00            Exhibits\, Tours\, Food Truck and Boat Rides open. \n11:00-3:00            Schooner A.J. Meerwald – Walk Aboard Public Tours \n12:00                     DRBA Liferaft Demonstration  \n5:00                     “Lewes\, A Light in the Dark:  Over 340 Years of Helping Mariners in Distress” at the                                                                     Lewes Public Library \nSunday\, 10:00       Schooner A.J. Meerwald – Schooner Sailing (Book Cruise Here) \nDelaware Daily State News Article\, May 14 \n2024 Opening Day Printable Program (recommended to print double sided) \n2024 Maritime Day Sponsor & Exhibitor Poster
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/https-www-cmlf-com-event-2024-lewes-maritime-day/
LOCATION:Canalfront Park\, 219 Pilottown Road\, Lewes\, Delaware\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly,Free,Opening Day,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T190000
DTSTAMP:20240507T195810Z
CREATED:20240319T200526Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Event: Life Aboard A Lightship
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Overfalls Foundation for a presentation and discussion by 2 former lightship sailors\, Frank Manning and Stephen Tolbert.  Frank and Steve will provide a candid discussion about life aboard a lightship and offer an opportunity to ask questions.  This event is open to the public and is free. Please arrive 10 minutes early so as not to interrupt the presentation. \n 
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/speaker-event-life-aboard-a-lightship/
LOCATION:Lewes Public Library\, 111 Adams Ave\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T103000
DTSTAMP:20240406T161709Z
CREATED:20240319T200122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T161709Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with the Mayor
DESCRIPTION:2024 Annual Breakfast With The Mayor \nMayor Andrew Williams\nJoin the Overfalls Foundation on Saturday\, April 13\, 2024 at 8:30am for our annual Overfalls Foundation Breakfast with the Mayor. We will hold the breakfast meeting at The Virden Center located at 1155 College Drive in Lewes\, DE 19958. \nOur honored guest\, Mayor Andrew Williams\, will share his vision for Lewes along with updates on the various plans for the City.  Mayor Williams was born and raised in Lewes and elected Mayor in 2022.  An alumnus of Dickinson College and Stanford’s Graduate School of Business\, he is a Director at GlobalData PLC a business intelligence and data analysis firm. \nThe breakfast buffet is $25 per person and includes gratuity (donations are welcome).   The breakfast buffet will include eggs\, French toast\, breakfast meat\, coffee and tea. \n  \n  \nRESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 10\, 2024\n(no one admitted without a reservation) \nClick this link to make your reservation https://overfalls.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/15491. \nPlease visit www.overfalls.org for a complete listing of upcoming events.  Most are free to the public.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/breakfast-with-the-mayor/
LOCATION:Virden Center\, 1155 College Dr.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T183000
DTSTAMP:20240103T212239Z
CREATED:20240103T212239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T212239Z
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SUMMARY:Overfalls Foundation Guest Speaker Event: The Life and Art of Delaware Artist Jack Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Lewes Public Library at 5 pm for our first guest speaker event of 2024 as we host the Lewes History Museum Coordinator\, Alan Jensen\, who will provide a presentation about Delaware artist Jack Lewes.\n\n \nJensen will explore Lewis’ life including his work as an artist in the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps in Delaware. He will touch on several key influencers in Lewis’ life\, including his work with the Rehoboth Art League and his love and depiction of Delaware’s coast and people. This program will also include recollections on pre-recorded video provided by Jack Lewis’ daughter Heather Lewis\, who resides in Maine and is an artist herself. \nAbout the speaker:  Alan Jensen has worked as a corporate trainer for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and Citibank.  He also worked as an educator for many years in Loudoun County\, Virginia.  He is currently the Museum Coordinator at the Lewes History Museum. \n\n \n\n\nDelaware Artist Jack Lewes\n\n\n \n\nThis event is free and open to the public.  Please arrive 15 minutes early to avoid disrupting the speaker.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/overfalls-foundation-guest-speaker-event-the-life-and-art-of-delaware-artist-jack-lewis/
LOCATION:Lewes Public Library\, 111 Adams Ave\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231231T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240101T003000
DTSTAMP:20231229T181928Z
CREATED:20231211T044018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T181928Z
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SUMMARY:13th Annual New Year's Eve Anchor Drop
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \nThe Overfalls Foundation will be hosting its 13th annual “Anchor Drop” as we welcome in the New Year.  Join the Overfalls crew as we ring in the New Year on the Lewes waterfront. \nMake your resolutions as you watch our lighted anchor descend from the top of the ship’s mast while counting down to 2024! \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but is weather dependent.  We can handle cold and wind but\, unlike our faithful Overfalls\, not rain\, ice and/or snow!  Cancellations will be posted to our website at https://overfalls.org/events.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/13th-annual-new-years-eve-anchor-drop/
LOCATION:Lightship Overfalls\, 219 Pilottown Road\, Lewes\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly,Free,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T203000
DTSTAMP:20231108T023158Z
CREATED:20231102T050839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T023158Z
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SUMMARY:Public Speaking Event - Exploring the Milky Way Galaxy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our first public guest speaking event of the season on Friday\, November 17th at 7 pm in the Lewes Public Library large conference room.  Exploring the Milky Way Galaxy will be presented by renowned astronomer\, Mr. Jim O’Leary.  The presentation will include a discussion on aspects of our galactic home in space and will include images from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes.  The event is free to the public and will start promptly at 7 pm at the Lewes Public Library. \nJim O’Leary\, a regular contributor to the Overfalls Foundation guest speaker program\, served as chief astronomy specialist for the Maryland Science Center\, producing programs for the Davis Planetarium and films for the IMAX 3D Theater\, many of which played in theaters worldwide.  He also oversaw renovation of the Science Center’s rooftop observatory and its 1927-era telescope and has offered dozens of science workshops for educators across the mid-Atlantic region.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/exploring-the-milky-way-galaxy/
LOCATION:Lewes Public Library\, 111 Adams Ave\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T180000
DTSTAMP:20231102T044808Z
CREATED:20231102T044808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T044808Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Overfalls Foundation Volunteers!  You’ve worked hard this year and it has paid off with a great season of tours\, sales and preservation work.  Please join us for an appreciation reception on Wednesday\, November 8th from 4-6 pm at the Wheelhouse restaurant in Lewes\, Delaware.  All volunteers and their significant others are welcome. \n  \n     
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/volunteer-appreciation-night/
LOCATION:Wheelhouse Restaurant\, 7 Anglers Road\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T170000
DTSTAMP:20231102T045305Z
CREATED:20231102T045305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T045305Z
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SUMMARY:Veteran's Day Tours
DESCRIPTION:The Lightship Overfalls\, Museum and Ship Store will be open on Saturday\, 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.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/veterans-day-tours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T163000
DTSTAMP:20231024T034841Z
CREATED:20231024T034841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T034841Z
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SUMMARY:Overfalls Halloween Parade
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy! The Lightship Overfalls is being taken over by Lewes Pirates this Halloween Season!!\n\nInterested young buccaneers and Halloween goblins will assemble at the Lewes Historical Society campus at 110 Shipcarpenter Street\, on Sunday October 29\, at 3:00pm. Swashbuckling escorts will lead the parade of pirates as they haunt the town on their way to the Lightship Overfalls at 219 Pilottown Road\, where they will search to capture the hidden treasure to share among the band of pirates.  Costumes encouraged.  Join us as we start a new Lewes tradition.\n\nThis event is recommended for young children of walking age up through 6th grade.  Parents are welcome to observe\, escort and assist as needed.  (Weather dependent)
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/overfalls-halloween-parade/
LOCATION:Historic Lewes Campus\, Start at 110 Shipcarpenter Street\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly,Free,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T203000
DTSTAMP:20231024T035301Z
CREATED:20231018T234650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T035301Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Overfalls Foundation and Board Elections
DESCRIPTION:The election of new members to the Board of Directors of the Overfalls Foundation will take place at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday\, October 24\, 2023\, beginning at 7:30 pm\, at the Lewes Public Library in the large meeting room.  All members are requested and encouraged to attend this important meeting.  Following the election\, members will be provided an update on the status of the Foundation and the Lightship Overfalls. \nPlease click here to review the Nominees to the Board of Directors.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/annual-meeting-of-the-overfalls-foundation-and-board-elections/
LOCATION:Lewes Public Library\, 111 Adams Ave\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T190000
DTSTAMP:20230907T041617Z
CREATED:20230503T011157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T041617Z
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SUMMARY:Canalside Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final Thursday Night Canalside Happy Hour of the season at the Lightship Overfalls.  Listen to the music of John Bolster\, have a beer or a glass of wine with us and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship.  We’ll also be featuring some four-legged guests from the Humane Animal Partners (formerly the Delaware SPCA and Delaware Humane Association).  Both the ship and the store will be open to the public. No charge for these events but donations are always appreciated. \nWeather cancellations will be posted here and on our Facebook & Instagram sites.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/canalside-happy-hour-5/
LOCATION:Lightship Overfalls\, 219 Pilottown Road\, Lewes\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Free,Fundraising,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T210000
DTSTAMP:20230907T044258Z
CREATED:20230720T184413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T044258Z
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SUMMARY:Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame Induction Dinner - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, June 8th we will honor the 2023 inductees into the Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame.  The dinner will be held in the Lewes Room of the Irish Eyes Restaurant located on the Lewes Canalfront overlooking the Lightship Overfalls (LV-118) and the Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame Monument. \nThis is a ticketed event and is now sold out. \nThis year’s inductees are: \n\nCaptain Sharon Dounce\, for her more than 20 years of service as a key member of the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation;\nMr. Charles Fithian\, for his extensive maritime archeological work\, especially the successful retrieval and preservation of the HMS DeBraak; \nMs. Tracy Mulveny for her efforts to move the Overfalls Foundation to a new level of activity\, to look beyond the saving of the lightship with an emphasis on ongoing preservation;\nMr. Ronal Smith\, for his leadership role in fisheries management in the Delaware Bay and regionally\, as well as for his work in youth and adult marine education;\nAnd Rear Admiral Samuel F. DuPont for his long service in the U.S. Navy\, particularly during the Mexican-American and Civil Wars\, as well as many other significant contributions.\n\n\nPlease be sure to visit the Lightship Overfalls and the Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame granite marker where you can see the inscriptions with all the Hall of Fame members.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/delaware-maritime-hall-of-fame-induction-dinner/
LOCATION:Irish Eyes\, 213 Anglers Road\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T190000
DTSTAMP:20230804T043848Z
CREATED:20230503T011032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T043848Z
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SUMMARY:Canalside Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Canalside Happy Hour at the Lightship Overfalls.  We’ll be featuring live entertainment\, wine\, beer and light snacks.  We also plan to recognize the 50th anniversary of the arrival of LV118 (Overfalls) to the Lewes waterfront.  Open to the public.  No charge but donations are always appreciated.  Weather cancellations will be posted here and on our Facebook & Instagram sites.
URL:https://ofallswp-c5b7b9eqd6h3bvhg.centralus-01.azurewebsites.net/event/canalside-happy-hour-4/
LOCATION:Lightship Overfalls\, 219 Pilottown Road\, Lewes\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Free,Fundraising,Social
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