LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LEWES, DE

Rising Stars over the Charles W. Cullen Bridge A star trail photograph was taken of the Charles W. Cullen Bridge in southern Delaware. The composite was made of 135 fifteen second exposures. Settings for the sub exposures were ISO 400 / 15 seconds / f/4.5 using a Canon 17-40L mm lens @ 26 mm. The bridge is located along route 1 and spans the Indian River Inlet. Boat traffic can be seen crossing into the Atlantic Ocean to the east of the inlet. The series of images was taken from Delaware Seashore State Park. The new bridge was recently dedicated with an opening ceremony on May 5, 2012.
Rising Stars over the Charles W. Cullen Bridge Credit: chatluongtot.net

The Lewes Historical Society (LHS) is a non-profit organization located in Lewes, Delaware. Founded in 1951, the mission of the LHS is to preserve the history and culture of Lewes and the surrounding area. The LHS operates from a historic building, the Anna Hazzard Museum, which was built in 1793 and is the oldest known private residence in the town of Lewes. The museum houses a wide variety of artifacts, including furniture, documents, photographs, and memorabilia, which serve as a testament to the rich history of the region.

The LHS also offers a number of educational programs and activities, such as lectures, walking tours, and exhibitions. The organization also sponsors a variety of special events throughout the year, including the annual Sea Witch Festival and the Bay to Bay Bike Ride. The LHS also works with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to conserve and interpret the history of the area.

The LHS is open to the public and offers a variety of educational programs and activities. In addition to its museum and research library, the organization also provides an extensive online collection of historic images and documents. The LHS also works with local schools and community groups to promote the importance of preserving and sharing the history of Lewes and the surrounding area.

LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LEWES DE. US MID #8401000141

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 425,658 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Rising Stars over the Charles W. Cullen Bridge A star trail photograph was taken of the Charles W. Cullen Bridge in southern Delaware. The composite was made of 135 fifteen second exposures. Settings for the sub exposures were ISO 400 / 15 seconds / f/4.5 using a Canon 17-40L mm lens @ 26 mm. The bridge is located along route 1 and spans the Indian River Inlet. Boat traffic can be seen crossing into the Atlantic Ocean to the east of the inlet. The series of images was taken from Delaware Seashore State Park. The new bridge was recently dedicated with an opening ceremony on May 5, 2012.

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LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
110 SHIPCARPENTER ST
LEWES
DE
19958-1210

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MID # 8401000141
Name LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 516017951
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 469,158
REVENUE 425,658
LAT/LONG 38.776877, -75.14233
CODES FIPS State Code: 10
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 050902
US Census Block: 1005