Delaware By Hand - Presenting the Artists and Artisans of Delaware

G A L L E R I E S / M U S E U M S

Lewes Historical Society

110 Shipcarpenter Street
Lewes, DE 19958

302-736-1419
302-645-2375 (fax)
info@historiclewes.org
www.historiclewes.org

Contact:

Christine Besche, Chair

About Us:

The Lewes Historical Society began in 1961 as local residents identified a need to preserve Lewes' architectural heritage and for an organization to act as a steward for Lewes' past - a history that stretches back to humble Dutch origins in 1631. The Society has been recognized as one of Delaware's greatest assets and has been honored for our efforts by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and by the American Association for State & Local History. The Society celebrates the heritage of Lewes -- "The First Town in The First State!"