About Lewes250
Honoring History, Inspiring the Future
Lewes 250 is more than a commemoration, it’s a community-wide invitation to look ahead while honoring where we began.
As the celebration continues, residents and visitors can expect a year of programs designed to bring people together; from concerts and speaker series to themed dinners, tree plantings, historic dedications, and meaningful moments that connect our past to our future. Each gathering is an opportunity to reflect on the courage, ideas, and spirit that shaped Lewes, and to consider how we carry that legacy forward.
This milestone year is powered by partnership. Local nonprofits, businesses, volunteers, and civic leaders are working together to ensure Lewes 250 is inclusive, engaging, and memorable for all generations. Their shared commitment reflects the same community spirit that has defined Lewes for 250 years.
We invite residents, families, neighbors, and friends to take part; attend an event, volunteer your time, or support the effort through a donation. Together, we can make this anniversary not just a celebration of history, but a launch point for Lewes’ next chapter.
Live Music
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Fireworks
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Local Art Shows
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Historical Celebrations
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Liberty Tree Planting
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Bonfires
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Live Music ★ Fireworks ★ Local Art Shows ★ Historical Celebrations ★ Liberty Tree Planting ★ Bonfires ★
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community
Lewes 250 would not be possible without the incredible support of our community. From local nonprofits and churches to restaurants, hotels, and small businesses, so many have stepped forward to help bring this historic celebration to life.
Your generosity, creativity, and commitment remind us why Lewes is such a special place — a town where neighbors come together, traditions are honored, and history is celebrated.
As we prepare to mark America’s 250th anniversary, we are deeply grateful for every organization, group, and individual who has contributed their time, resources, and passion to this once-in-a-generation milestone. Together, we are not just commemorating the past — we’re shaping a celebration that future generations will remember.
Greater Lewes Foundation
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Lewes African American Heritage Commission
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Lewes Public Library
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Go Fourth
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American Legion
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Historic Lewes Farmers Market
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Col. David Hall Chapter, DAR
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Lewes Town Chapter, SAR
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Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Assoc.
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Historic Lewes/Maritime Museum
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History Book Festival
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Overfalls Foundation
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Coastal Concerts
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St. Peter's Church
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Lewes in Bloom
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Art in Bloom
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Fort Miles
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Overfalls Foundation
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Southern DE Tourism
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Delaware State Tourism Office
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DE River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation
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Singers & Songwriters
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Spoken Word Society
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18 C English Country Dance Group
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Rotary
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Southern Delaware Orchestra
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Osher/OLLI
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Lions Club
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Zwaanendael Club
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Zwaanendael Museum
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Cinema Art Theatre
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Groome Church
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St. Peter's Church
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1812 Society
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Greater Lewes Foundation ★ Lewes African American Heritage Commission ★ Lewes Public Library ★ Go Fourth ★ American Legion ★ Historic Lewes Farmers Market ★ Col. David Hall Chapter, DAR ★ Lewes Town Chapter, SAR ★ Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Assoc. ★ Historic Lewes/Maritime Museum ★ History Book Festival ★ Overfalls Foundation ★ Coastal Concerts ★ St. Peter's Church ★ Lewes in Bloom ★ Art in Bloom ★ Fort Miles ★ Overfalls Foundation ★ Southern DE Tourism ★ Delaware State Tourism Office ★ DE River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation ★ Singers & Songwriters ★ Spoken Word Society ★ 18 C English Country Dance Group ★ Rotary ★ Southern Delaware Orchestra ★ Osher/OLLI ★ Lions Club ★ Zwaanendael Club ★ Zwaanendael Museum ★ Cinema Art Theatre ★ Groome Church ★ St. Peter's Church ★ 1812 Society ★
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