May 21st, 2014
Lightship Overfalls, Maritime Treasure, National Historic Landmark, Historic Lewes, Delaware, Events, 2014 Season Opening, Party, 2014 Hall of Fame Nomination, Big Red Touring Season Opens, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware
Lightship Overfalls is one of only 17 remaining lightships out of 179 built from 1820 to 1952. A National Historic Landmark designation was given to “Big Red” in 2011. It is one of 7 lightships in this country still open to the public. It is also a perfectly restored example of a now extinct fleet of floating lighthouses.
A lightship is a floating lighthouse; aiding navigation at night…it has a horn to warn mariners in fog, and a radio beacon for longer range identification.
The mission of the Overfalls Foundation is to “collect, preserve, honor and teach the maritime history of Lewes, the Delaware Bay, and the coastal region, using the Lightship Overfalls, the American Lightship Museum, as well as Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame”.
Lightship Overfalls is located at Canalfront Park, 219 Pilottown Rd., in Historic Lewes, Delaware. Tel. 302-644-8050. This is a must stop visit while in Lewes. Guided tours, above and below decks are offered 5 days a week, Thursday through Monday. For detailed information, please visit http://www.overfalls.org
Friday , May 23rd….SEASON OPENING PARTY AND AUCTION – at The Virden Center from 6 until 9 p.m. at the University of Delaware Campus, 700 Pilottown Rd., in Lewes. Tickets are $45 and are available online at http://www.overfalls.org, or by calling 302-593-7962. $50 at the door. There will be live and silent auctions. The wine wall will be back by popular demand where guests can purchase a chance to win wine at a bargain price.
Saturday, May 24th…3rd ANNUAL MARITIME CELEBRATION AT ZWAANENDAEL MUSEUM in Downtown Historic Lewes….Stop by their booth and say hello.
Wednesday, June 24th…GRAND OPENING DEDICATION for the Stephanie Anne Pilot House and the Lightship Museum at Overfalls Lightship at 4 p.m.
Lots of events are held throughout the summer….please check their website, above mentioned….don’t miss “Sundowners” at the ship in June, July, and August.
Don’t forget to also vote for 2014 Hall of Fame Nomination….nominations are closing soon. You can vote by visiting the website, as well.
Have a great day!!
Please note that information for this post was taken from http://www.overfalls.org.
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