Navigating the Starry Sky – Overfalls Family Program

Lightship Overfalls 219 Pilottown Road, Lewes

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

Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame Induction Dinner – SOLD OUT!

Irish Eyes 213 Anglers Road, Lewes, DE, United States

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. This is a ticketed event and

Annual Meeting of the Overfalls Foundation and Board Elections

Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE, United States

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,

Overfalls Halloween Parade

Lewes Historical Society Campus & Lightship Overfalls Start at 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE, United States

Ahoy! The Lightship Overfalls is being taken over by Lewes Pirates this Halloween Season!! Interested 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

Free

Veteran’s Day Tours

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.

Volunteer Appreciation Night

Wheelhouse Restaurant 7 Anglers Road, Lewes, DE, United States

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.  

Public Speaking Event – Exploring the Milky Way Galaxy

Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE, United States

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