Join us for our first 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 also be celebrating the ship's "birthday" which is traditionally the anniversary of the ship's christening - the
This year's Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival hosted by the Lewes Historical Society will be held on both the Society's main campus and in Canalfront Park at the Lifesaving Station and around the Lightship Overfalls (LV-118). Click here for ticket information and additional details. The Lightship Overfalls and the Museum Store will also
This year's Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival hosted by the Lewes Historical Society will be held on both the Society's main campus and in Canalfront Park at the Lifesaving Station and around the Lightship Overfalls (LV-118). Click here for ticket information and additional details. The Lightship Overfalls and the Museum Store will also
On June 4th 1938, LV-118 was christened in East Boothbay, Maine and was then named Cornfield in recognition of the lightship station at Cornfield Point where she would first be assigned. Sometimes referred to as the ship's birthday, a ship's christening is when it is launched and first touches the water.
Join us for our monthly Thursday Night Canalside Happy Hour 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
Join us for a fun family morning hosted by Suzanne Ketchum at the Lightship Overfalls as we look at simple machines. We'll provide the supplies and hands on demonstration gear as we take a look at how simple machines help us do everyday tasks. A special demonstration will also be provided by our friends from
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
Children and their families are welcome to join us for our monthly Family Program at the Lightship Overfalls. This month's "Navigating the Starry Sky" program features renowned astronomer and Overfalls guest lecturer, Mr. Jim O'Leary. The Moon and the Big Dipper are two of the most common sights in our night sky. We will make
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
A free concert of Celtic and Maritime songs at the Canalfront Park Gazebo near the Lightship Overfalls. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn blankets and / or chairs. Free and open to the public.
Join us for our monthly Family Program "Why knot?" at the Lightship Overfalls. The program will include an introduction to knots, knot tying lessons and a tour of the Lightship Overalls. Free and open to the public.
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
219 Pilottown Road
P.O. Box 413
Lewes, Delaware 19958
Phone: (302) 644-8050
Copyright ©2023 Overfalls Foundation. All Rights reserved.