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.
| Benefits | Seaman $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 discount | 10% off | 10% off | 10% off | 15% off | 15% off | 20% off | 20% 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.
Questions?
Contact us! Reach out at one of our contact methods 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 | [email protected] |
| ILA Local 1694 | 200 S. Claymont St. Wilmington DE 19801 302-652-5204 | [email protected] |
| 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 | [email protected] |
| The Stepping Stone | The Stepping Stone 107 W. Market St. Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-1254 | [email protected] [email protected] facebook.com/TheSteppingStoneLewes/ |
