Cannonball House Maritime Museum
A beloved historic home dating to the 18th century, famous for bearing scars from the 1813 Bombardment of Lewes, now serving as a Maritime Museum.

📜 18th-century historic home and Maritime Museum in Lewes, Delaware. Famous for the cannonball lodged in its foundation from the War of 1812.

Why Go

⚓ Explore a historic home with War of 1812 battle scars
🚢 Discover maritime artifacts and local history and exhibits
📚 Learn about Lewes' role in electronic technology development and community
🏛️ Explore centuries of Delaware history
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Educational visit for all ages
🚶 Easy access in a town known for historic homes

Why Avoid

⚠️ Original cannonball is missing as of May 2023, only a dent remains
💤 Small museum, may feel quiet
🗓️ Closed seasonally from late December to March

Tips

📞 Call ahead to confirm winter operating hours.

Cost

💰 No admission fee, $5 per person donation welcomed.

Hours

🕒 April 1 - October 31: Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.

  • 4 p.m. November 1 - December 20: Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.
  • 4 p.m. Closed December 21 - March 31.

Getting There

📍 Location: 118 Front Street, Lewes, DE 19958. Street parking available on Front Street.

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