Lewes Historical Society

110 Shipcarpenter Street
Lewes, DE, 19958
302-645-7670

URL : http://www.historiclewes.org

overview : Twelve historic house museums are maintained and opened to the public by the Society. The homes range in date from 1665 to 1898 and reflect Lewes' long standing relationship with the sea. Educational programs for children and adults are offered throughout the year.

collections : Life-Saving Service; Lighthouse Service; Maritime, Chippendale; Ramage, John; Leach, Ethel; Eichholtz, Jacob; McGarraugh, Riley; Nocito, George; Lincoln; Ryves Holt; Cannonball House

topics : historical societies, history, general, 17th, century, 18th, 19th, 20th, contemporary, American, folk, agriculture, crafts, civil, war, furniture, jewelry, living history, local history, maritime, medical, paintings, photography, railroading, religion, revolutionary