Greater Lewes Foundation

07/02/2026

We're proud to be part of Lewes' patriotic spirit! 🇺🇸

Thank you to the Cape Gazette for featuring the Greater Lewes Foundation's Lewes250 window display as part of Lewes' festive red, white, and blue storefront celebration.

A special thank you to Ray Daminger, whose vision helped inspire this year's downtown window displays. We hope you'll take a stroll through town this holiday weekend and enjoy all of the creativity and community spirit!

Read the article: https://www.capegazette.com/article/lewes-merchants-celebrate-red-white-blue/352854 ❤️🤍💙

The Lewes business district is awash in red, white and blue for the Fourth of July, as merchants show off their America 250 spirit. The decorated storefronts are not part of a contest, just the result of an idea from business owners Heidi Lowe, Ray Daminger and Matt DiSabatino. Lowe said the decorat...

04/09/2026

The Happy Day Club was all about music, movement, and unforgettable nights.

✨ Lewes250 is bringing that vibe back—just once.
Once in a Blue Moon

🎶 Saturday, May 30, from 6pm to 10pm
📍American Legion Post 17 - Lewes, DE
🎟️Get your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/once-in-a-blue-moon-tickets-1984984924343?aff=oddtdtcreator
💙 An event you don’t want to miss.

02/13/2026

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02/02/2026

📣 New from Greater Lewes Foundation

Our February eNewsletter has officially landed! Inside, you’ll find updates, impact stories, and a look at what’s coming next as we continue supporting the people and places that make our community special.

👉 Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/4292f264cdf0/your-february-community-update-from-glf

📩 Subscribe to get future issues delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.greaterlewesfoundation.org/subscribe/

12/08/2025

💡Did you know?
Lewes is home to the deVries Monument, marking the 1631 Dutch colony that ultimately led to the creation of Delaware as its own state. A major restoration is now underway to prepare the site for its next chapter, including new interpretive signage and improved public access. For more information visit: https://www.capegazette.com/article/restoration-devries-monument-now-underway/298767

11/26/2025

📣 Big news from the Greater Lewes Foundation!
Restoration of the historic deVries Monument near Roosevelt Inlet is officially underway.

The redesigned site will feature:
✨ Better accessibility
✨ New interpretive signage
✨ Fresh landscaping from Lewes in Bloom this spring

A spring rededication is planned as part of the Lewes250 celebration — and the project sets the stage for the 400th anniversary of the deVries colony in 2031.

📖 Read more:

The Delaware monument to an event considered by many as the most consequential in the state’s history is getting a long-planned restoration with the help of the Greater Lewes Foundation. Located near Roosevelt Inlet on Pilottown Road in Lewes, the...

10/10/2025

Your generosity keeps Lewes thriving. 🌊🏡
From the library and Canalfront Park to conservation and community programs, every donation to the Greater Lewes Foundation helps preserve what makes our town special.

❤️ Read our Fall Appeal letter now and join us in supporting the next chapter of Lewes.
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The Greater Lewes Foundation helps generous people achieve their philanthropic objectives by creating charitable funds to support important community causes.

09/24/2025

✨🎶 Beach Ball 2025 🎶✨

Save the date! 🎉
Saturday, Oct. 11 | 6–10 PM
Cambria Hotel, Rehoboth

🍹 Open bar & food stations
🎶 Live music by The Funsters
🎁 Live & silent auctions

All to benefit the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society & Museum.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: auctria.events/BeachBall2025

07/01/2025

Join us on Sunday July 6th from 4-6pm for the Singer & Songwriter series launch! Reserve your spot today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singer-songwriter-series-tickets-1397090187359?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

06/02/2025

🎶 Rock the Dock for a Cause! 🎶
Rocking the Docks hits the Lewes Ferry Terminal on June 8th — with live music from The Funsters and The Williams Brothers Band!

🎟️ Tickets are going fast — grab yours before they’re gone!
All proceeds help save the Fourth Street Preserve. 🌳

👉 https://wl.seetickets.us/event/the-funsters/643154?afflky=RockingTheDocks