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.

November 4th, 2011

What’s Going On? Lewes, Delaware, The 2011 International Beachcombing Conference, Holiday Sea Glass & Beach Arts Bazaar, Saturday, 11/5, Sunday, 11/6

If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches this week-end, check what is going on in the Historic town of Lewes. 

The 2011 International Beachcombing Conference is being held at the University of Delaware’s Virden Retreat Center on 700 Pilottown Rd. in Lewes, until Sunday.  The conference is open to the public and you are invited to celebrate and learn about the treasures you can find at the shore. 

The Nation’s leading ocean beachcombing experts will share their knowledge of sea glass, fossils, stone and so much more.  Please visit www.beachcombingconference.com for complete information.

Saturday, 11/5 and Sunday, 11/6 – The Holiday Sea Glass & Beach Arts Bazaar will also be part of the Conference.  Saturday from 10 to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 to 3 p.m.

The Mid-Atlantic and the Delaware Bay are the perfect places to discover beach treasures….have a great week-end….