Historical Partners

The Lewes History Museum offers visitors a captivating journey through over 300 years of Delaware's first town. Located in the historic Margaret H. Rollins Community Center, this cultural gem houses a rich collection of artifacts, photographs, and exhibits chronicling Lewes's maritime heritage, colonial origins, and evolution into the vibrant coastal community it is today. Interactive displays illuminate the town's diverse history, from its Native American roots to its time as a bustling seaport. The museum serves as both an educational resource and community gathering space, preserving the unique stories and traditions that have shaped Delaware's "First Town in the First State."