Last updated: 5/29/2011
Lewes, Delaware
Address
110 Shipcarpenter StreetLewes, DE 19958

Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admissions

Varies, check website for admission to specific programs/events. Members have free admission to museums.

Staff

Mike DiPaolo
phone: 302-645-7670
Cassandra Carr
phone: 302-645-7670
Artifact Collections

The Society holds nearly 10,000 artifacts including fine art, furnishings, decorative arts, maritime artifacts and other pieces that document life in Lewes.

Research Collections

Archives about 500 linear feet of collections. Photographic resources of nearly 100,000 images.

Educational Programs

The Lewes Historical Society offers exhibitions, trolley tours, walking tours, teacher workshops, docent program, gallery tours, educators guides, lectures, etc. Gallery tours, walking tours and audio tours cost $5 per person. Most lectures and other educational programs are free. Check website for details on specific programs.

Governance

A 501-c-3 governed by a nine member Board of Trustees and four officers.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

Newsletter, quarterly
Journal, annually
bulletins, monthly (not months of newsletters)
special publications, occassionally
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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