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The Foundation had the opportunity to acquire the pilot house from the historic Lewes fishing boat Stephanie Anne when her owners were restoring the vessel. While the structure was in very poor condition, it had the potential of being a major asset to the Foundation as a museum to display our growing collection of maritime artifacts. |
The Overfalls volunteers restored the structure... |
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... and attached it to the Foundation’s existing Ship’s Store for use not only as a maritime museum but a welcome/orientation center as well. |
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The inside space was complemented by an outside patio, and over the winter artifacts are being cataloged and displays are being planned. The new museum will be open as the season begins on Memorial Day weekend. The dedication will be on June 4th which is the 76th anniversary of the launch of the Lightship Overfalls. |
Noteworthy features of the project are: