HCA and Archaeological Society of Delaware Announce Delmarva Archaeology & History Symposium Program The Delaware State Historic Preservation Office of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware (ASD), has announced the program for this year’s Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium, to be hosted by Historic Lewes. The annual symposium will feature …
Lewes Tulip Celebration set to return April 1–19 with public displays and guided tours The Lewes Tulip Celebration will return this spring, bringing thousands of tulips and a slate of community activities to the historic coastal town from April 1 through April 19. Now in its 17th year, the event is jointly sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and …
Helen’s Sausage House expanding to third Delaware restaurant near Route 1 and Route 9 A well-known Delaware breakfast spot is expanding to the beach, with Helen’s Sausage House planning to open a new restaurant in Lewes later this year. The family-owned eatery announced it will open its third location at The Vineyards, 21431 Zinfandel Lane, near the intersection of Del. …
Lewes Oyster House Named to USA TODAY’s 2026 Restaurants of the Year List Lewes Oyster House, located in downtown Lewes, was named as one of USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year for 2026, a list that highlights 39 notable dining destinations across the United States. USA TODAY’s annual list is compiled by food journalists from the USA TODAY Network based …
DRBA to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed 2026 Cape May–Lewes Ferry Fare Changes The Delaware River and Bay Authority has rescheduled a virtual public meeting to gather feedback on proposed fare changes for the Cape May–Lewes Ferry in 2026. The online public hearing is now set for Monday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m., and will be held via Microsoft Teams. …
Holiday Traditions Return to Historic Lewes Historic Lewes will once again kick off the December First Friday festivities with its annual Holiday Village & Market, a two-day event held in conjunction with the Holiday House Tour of Lewes. The seasonal gathering will take place on the Lewes Historical Campus at 110 Shipcarpenter Street, offering visitors a mix of artisan goods, …
Flowers and brunch are lovely, but what moms across Delaware really want this Mother’s Day is a break—from the chores, the schedules, and the mental load. According to a new survey, Lewes tops the list as the most desired escape for mothers in search of some much-needed rest and relaxation. The survey, conducted by Present.com, asked 3,025 mothers to share …
