Lewes celebrates america turning 250
Honoring the Past. Celebrating the Present. Shaping the Future.
The countdown is on! In 2026, the United States turns 250! As the First Town in the First State, our historical town, Lewes holds a special place in America’s story. And we’re getting ready to honor that legacy in a big way.
Lewes 250 seeks to celebrate and share the full legacy of the American Revolution and how it has continued to shape our community in the First Town in the First State. From local stories and historical milestones to community events, exhibits, and festivities—you won’t want to miss a moment.
We invite YOU to be a part of it!
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 ★
Upcoming events
Step into history—one event at a time.
As we celebrate 250 years of Lewes, our calendar is packed with community gatherings, heritage events, lectures, performances, and family fun. Every date marks a new chapter in the story of America’s First Town in the First State. Explore what’s coming up and join us in honoring the past while shaping the future.
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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A Heartfelt Thank You
to Our Sponsors
Lewes 250 would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. From local businesses to community organizations, your contributions make this once-in-a-generation celebration come alive.
Because of you, we can honor our town’s role as the First Town in the First State, celebrate 250 years of American history, and create events that will inspire pride for years to come.
We are proud to stand alongside sponsors who share our love for Lewes and our commitment to preserving its story. Thank you for helping us make history together.
In Partnership With the
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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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 ★ Zwaanendael Club ★ Zwaanendael Museum ★ Cinema Art Theatre ★ Groome Church ★ St. Peter's Church ★ 1812 Society ★
