Membership

Become a Member

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.  

Member Benefits

  • Free admission to the Lightship Overfalls during the regular operating season.
  • Free admission to member Historic Navy Ships Association ships.
  • Fog Horn eBlasts: Members receive periodic email announcements of news, meetings, social activities and other special events sponsored by the Overfalls Foundation.
  • 10%+ discount off purchases from the Overfalls Ship 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.
  • The Knowledge that your membership helps to preserve a National Historic Landmark for future generations! (more)
  • And more! See the table below for all member benefits at each tier.

*In addition to the member benefits listed below, Business Memberships also have their name shown on the Business Members section.

BenefitsSeaman
$35/year
Ship Crew
$50/year
Business
$75/year
Ensign
$100/year
Captain
$300/year
Commodore
$500/year
Admiral (lifetime)
$1,000
Unlimited tours during ship hours
Ship store discount10% off10% off10% off15% off15% off20% off20% off
New museum sneak peek
Foghorn eBlasts
4 private tours with 4 guests
Free Admission to Member Historic Ships Association
Embroidered denim shirt
Quarterly newsletter
Monthly reminders to Overfalls events

Membership Application


By Mail

Complete the membership form (Download PDF), print it, and mail it with your check or money order to:

Overfalls Foundation
P.O. Box 413
Lewes, DE 19958

Online

Complete and submit the membership form online.

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 NameAddress / PhoneEmail / 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
[email protected]
ILA Local 1694200 S. Claymont St.
Wilmington DE 19801
302-652-5204
[email protected]
The John Penrose Virden House217 Second Street
Lewes, DE 19958
302-644-0217
302-644-4401
Jim & Ruth Edwards, Innkeepers
www.virdenhouse.com
Pennsy Corporation515 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
[email protected]
The Stepping StoneThe Stepping Stone
107 W. Market St.
Lewes, DE 19958
302-645-1254
[email protected]
[email protected]
facebook.com/TheSteppingStoneLewes/