May 21, 2022 - Annual Maritime Day Celebration Returns Following Two Year Hiatus |
Free Public Event to take place at the Lightship Overfalls on the Lewes Canal Waterfront LEWES, Del. – Experience and celebrate maritime history and its impact on the region at the annual Lewes Maritime Day celebration at the Lightship Overfalls and Canalfront Park on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lewes, known as the First Town in the First State, enjoys a heritage that is rich in both its maritime history and its current maritime interests. Co-organized by the Cape May – Lewes Ferry and the Overfalls Foundation and supported by the Zwaanendael Museum, Lewes Historical Society, the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lewes, this celebration – complete with events, displays, boat rides, vessel tours and activities – is free and the public is welcome. Click here for additional details. |
April 25, 2022 - Lightship Overfalls 2022 Maritime Scholarships | |
The Overfalls Foundation offers up to two (2) $2500.00 scholarships to Cape Henlopen High School seniors who are pursing further education in the maritime field of study. Applications are currently being accepted and can be secured through the Foundation’s website or the school counselor’s office. Completed applications should be in the school counselor’s office by April 25, 2022. |
April 9, 2022 - 2022 Annual Breakfast With The Mayor | |
Join the Overfalls Foundation on Saturday, April 9, 2022 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.
Our honored guest, Mayor Ted Becker, will share his vision for Lewes along with updates on the various Committees he chairs. Mayor Becker has been a member of the City Council since May 2004. He was appointed Deputy Mayor & Treasurer in June 2011 and elected Mayor in May 2014. He is currently a managing partner of Stewart Becker Properties in Lewes. He has worked as a program manager for the US Division of Special Education; the U.S. Department of Education; and served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves from 1978-1996. Mr. Becker has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Ohio State University in occupational therapy and attended George Washington University where he studied public administration. The cost of the breakfast buffet is STILL $17 and includes gratuity (donations are always welcome). The breakfast buffet will include eggs, French toast, breakfast meat, coffee and tea. |
March 28, 2022 - Overfalls Foundation 2022 Volunteer Season Kickoff Dinner |
Monday, March 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m |
At the Virden Center |
1155 College Drive, Lewes, DE 19958 |
The Overfalls Foundation is looking for energetic volunteers to help maintain the Lightship Overfalls, operate our museum and store and to cover our many operational needs.![]() Areas of assistance include our Dirty Hands Gang, Ship Tour Guides, Welcome Center and Ship’s Store, Communications and Outreach, Social Activities coordination, Website Design and Management, Educational and Developmental Activities, Museum Curator, Membership Management, Financial Management, Advertising and Grant Writing. We are actively recruiting for a Museum Curator. Why not join us for dinner on Monday, March 28th at 5:30 p.m.? We’ll introduce you to the Overfalls Foundation, our facilities, and our volunteer opportunities. To sign up, please send an email to Mr. John Bolster at volunteering@overfalls.org so we can be sure to have enough food. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to seeing you! |
March 18, 2022 - Lightship Overfalls Hosting Art in Bloom Presentation |
On Friday, March 18, 2022 the Lightship Overfalls Foundation will be hosting the Art in Bloom presentation ("Cape Spirit") presented by Ed Zygmonski, Sue Sandmeyer, and Tony Boyd Heron. This free and open to the public presentation will be held at the Lewes Public Library at 7:00 p.m.
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January 1, 2022 - Dropping the Anchor | |
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Santa Visits Overfalls - December 4, 2021 | Sussex County Beach Magazine interviews Overfalls Foundation President Mike Safina and discovers the Maritime History of Lewes at Lightship Overfalls! | ||
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2021 Overfalls Foundation Scholarship Awards | 2021 Delaware Maritime Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony | WRDE Soaring Over the Shore | Weather Station, Webcam Unveiled at Lightship Overfalls |
The Overfalls Foundation has awarded scholarships to Cape Henlopen High School graduates Angelica Kusen and Forest Dotterer. Details can be viewed by clicking here. | Five people with strong ties to history and the sea were inducted into the Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame on May 21. Click here to read Cape Gazette coverage. | During WRDE's February 25, 2021 evening broadcast Madeleine Overturf featured the Lightship. Click here to view. | The Cape Gazette covers the August 26, 2021 Overfalls weather station ribbon cutting ceremony. Click here to read the Cape Gazette coverage. |
LV118 Christening Cake - June 4, 2021![]() |
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Live Video of Lewes Harbor |