We Need You! Become a member of the Overfalls Foundation and play a vital role in preserving Sussex County’s only National Historic Landmark.
Your membership dues help the foundation fulfill its mission of maintaining the ship along with providing educational opportunities and seasonal events to our community.
The following levels of membership are available:
| Membership Class | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Able Seaman (Individual) | $35 |
| Ship Crew (Family) | $50 |
| Business Membership** | $75 |
| Ensign | $100 |
| Captain | $300 |
| Commodore | $500 |
| Admiral/Lifetime Member (one time payment) | $1000 |
**In addition to the member benefits listed below, Business Memberships also have their name shown on the Business Members section.
The Overfalls Foundation is classified as a 501(c)3 organization by the IRS. Accordingly, membership dues and contributions are tax deductible.
Member Benefits
- Fog Horn eBlasts: Members receive periodic email announcements of news, meetings, social activities and other special events sponsored by the Overfalls Foundation.
- The Knowledge that your membership helps to preserve a National Historic Landmark for future generations! (more)
- Ten percent discount off purchases from the Overfalls Ship’s Store.
- Personal-Satisfaction from Volunteering: All members are welcome to volunteer their time and effort to the Overfalls Foundation.
- Meet New Friends. Joining the Overfalls Foundation provides you excellent opportunities to meet new people and create new business opportunities.
- Free admission to the Lightship Overfalls during the regular operating season
- Free admission to member Historic Navy Ships Association ships.
- Additionally, Admiral/Life Members have access to the ship for private tours (free of charge/subject to scheduling) throughout the year and are invited to one private function hosted by the Foundation each year.
Membership Application
Please submit your application to become a member of the Overfalls Foundation either by mail or online:
- By mail. Complete the membership form (click here), print it, then mail it with your check or money order to the following address:
Overfalls Foundation
P.O. Box 413
Lewes, Delaware 19958 - Online (click here).
Business Members
The Overfalls Foundation is proud to have the following businesses as members. Business members help support the Foundation to meet its mission to preserve the Overfalls and teach Delaware’s rich maritime history. We encourage our members and the general public to support these businesses whenever possible.
| Business Name | Address / Phone | Email / Website |
|---|---|---|
| Richard A. Hall, PC Certified Public Accountants | 6849 Old Dominion Drive Suite 360 McLean, VA 22101-3791 703-821-5434 703-821-7734 fax 703-608-4553 cell | rhall@richardahallpc.us |
| ILA Local 1694 | 200 S. Claymont St. Wilmington DE 19801 302-652-5204 | ronaldafarrell@aol.com |
| The John Penrose Virden House | 217 Second Street Lewes, DE 19958 302-644-0217 302-644-4401 | Jim & Ruth Edwards, Innkeepers www.virdenhouse.com |
| Pennsy Corporation | 515 Franklin St. Suite 100 West Chester, PA 19382 610-692-8618 | www.pennsy.com |
| State Farm Insurance Jeanine O’Donnell | 16583 Coastal Highway Lewes, DE 19958 302-644-3276 | jeanine@jeanineodonnell.com |
| The Stepping Stone | The Stepping Stone 107 W. Market St. Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-1254 | info@steppingstonelewes.com sandy-phelan@yahoo.com facebook.com/TheSteppingStoneLewes/ |
219 Pilottown Road
P.O. Box 413
Lewes, Delaware 19958
Phone: (302) 644-8050
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