Experience a taste of what Historic Lewes has to offer our community on First Fridays! Each month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., visit the Sussex Tavern for a colonial-inspired beverage, stop into the Lewistown Coffee-house for a taste of the Revolution, browse the Historic Lewes Antique Shop, listen to live music, take a tour,
Join the gifted interpreters at the Historic Lewes Town Campus as they bring to life the “season of independence” in 1776 Lewistown. Experience town gossip, witness trades and crafts in action, and enjoy spirited drinks at Sussex Tavern or delightful coffee and hot chocolate at the Coffee-house. Admission: Free! Suggested Donation of $10 per person
Gather your materials, gather your thoughts, and come see us on the first Saturday of each month with the exception of January from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for the Genealogist in Residence Program. Members of the Sussex County Genealogical Society, including Historic Lewes member and volunteer Iris Fisher, will be available to help anyone
Join the gifted interpreters at the Historic Lewes Town Campus as they bring to life the “season of independence” in 1776 Lewistown. Experience town gossip, witness trades and crafts in action, and enjoy spirited drinks at Sussex Tavern or delightful coffee and hot chocolate at the Coffee-house. Admission: Free! Suggested Donation of $10 per person
Colonial Lewes – Before it was the First Town in the First State Guest Speaker: Jim Ruth September 24, 1773: By the time Peter Ruth and his fellow travelers from the Palatine region of Germany dropped anchor, across the portside rail nestled at the southern tip of the great bay, was a burgeoning anchorage called Lewes. For the first time
Tavern Talks Theater is back for an exclusive showing of Back to the Bombardment. Only this time it'll be bigger and better than ever! Our actors will be performing under our new outdoor educational museum pavilion for the very first time! About the show: Back to the Bombardment follows modern high schooler James McCracken as
This virtual monthly event will highlight various artifacts from the Lewes Historical Society's Collections, every third Wednesday of the month. Check it out on TikTok @historiclewes.
Shanty Night at the Sussex Tavern is a monthly event full of time travelling adventure! Join us every third Friday evening to experience epic singing, cheering, ranting and raving like true British sailors would. This event is FREE. Drinks not included.
Historic Lewes will be screening the film documentary “Three Degrees of Connection” (120 min). This documentary explores the history and heritage of Lewes and interviews with many of its residents. If you are interested in this event, mark your calendars for May 3rd for our Conversation with Miss Kitty Talk at the Sussex Tavern. Miss
Experience a taste of what Historic Lewes has to offer our community on First Fridays! Each month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., visit the Sussex Tavern for a colonial-inspired beverage, stop into the Lewistown Coffee-house for a taste of the Revolution, browse the Historic Lewes Antique Shop, listen to live music, take a tour,
Gather your materials, gather your thoughts, and come see us on the first Saturday of each month with the exception of January from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for the Genealogist in Residence Program. Members of the Sussex County Genealogical Society, including Historic Lewes member and volunteer Iris Fisher, will be available to help anyone
In conjunction with the "Three Degrees of Connection" documentary screening on April 28th, a special guest from the film, Miss Kitty Perry, age 88, will be giving a talk at the Sussex Tavern on May 3. Ms. Kitty Perry is one of the last remaining former residents of the formerly segregated Black Community of Lewes,