Walk to the DeBraak Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck! Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Individuals ages 10 and up are welcome. Space is limited to 18 participants. Prior registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome if tours have […]
Join Us for First Friday at Historic Lewes!Friday, September 5 • 4–7 PM • Historic Lewes Campus First Friday at the Lewes Historical Society! Enjoy an evening of community, conversation, and local flavor. Come sip, socialize, and celebrate the stories that make Lewes unique!
YOUTH FISHING TOURNAMENT at the Fishing Pier in Cape Henlopen State Park Ages 15 & under. At the CHSP Fishing Pier 8am until 11am. $10 entrance fee. Free T-shirts for the first 50 contestants. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, email FOCHSP@gmail.com or phone 302.858.6127
Lighthouse Sunset Cruise -- meet at Anglers Fishing Center and cruise by East End Lighthouse and Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse. Tickets and information at DelawareBayLights.org.
Tour the HMS DeBraak Tours include an opportunity to see the remnants of this unique 18th century shipwreck. Contact the Zwaanendael Museum for more details. Space limited. Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Hwy. Call 302-645-1148 or email zmuseum@delaware.gov. www.history.delaware.gov
Canalside Happy Hour Lightship Overfalls (LV118) at Lewes Canalfront Park 5:00p – 7:00p with live music and Human Animal Partners will be on hand with some of their dogs available for adoption. You may discover “your pawsome match”! overfalls.org
The Funsters play '60s and '70s Rock and Soul - Local Favorites!! Bring your blanket, low back beach chair and picnic to enjoy this concert on the grass in the Park. This band has a great sound and plays music for everyone to enjoy. Weather cancellations are posted on Facebook and our phone line (302) 645-2795. […]
September 28-28, 2025. SAVE THE DATE for the 2025 History Book Festival! To keep up-to-date on all of the History Book Festival events for 2025 and to receive notice of ticket sales for special author events, take a minute to sign up for our enews. Enews subscribers are provided with access to pre-sale tickets for […]
Join Us for First Friday at Historic Lewes!Friday, October 3 • 4–7 PM • Historic Lewes Campus Kick off May with a special edition of First Friday at the Lewes Historical Society! Enjoy an evening of community, conversation, and local flavor. Come sip, socialize, and celebrate the stories that make Lewes unique!