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Due to COVID-19, the Life-Saving Station museum is currently closed. Temporary office hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday only
About the Life-Saving Station
Be swept back to a time when night-time beach patrols and perilous high seas rescues were the only way to save shipwreck victims along the coasts of the United States. The original Indian River Life-Saving Station was built in 1876 for use by the United States Lifesaving Service, a government organization created to respond to the alarming number of shipwrecks along the coastlines of the United States and the precursor to today's U. S. Coast Guard.
The building was first located 400 feet closer to the shore, but a sand dune began to form around it almost as soon as it was finished. It was moved to its present location in 1877, and today has been meticulously restored to its 1905 appearance, complete with diamond-shaped trim. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
This unique coastal property is great for any special event you may have in mind, and is ideal for beach destination weddings and receptions.
While your guests are visiting the beach, they can enjoy exciting programs and events, too!
Download the Indian River Life-Saving Station facility rental guidelines and site diagram.
Upcoming Events
Beach Driving Clinic
Thursday, October 6, 2022
9:00 AM
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then, follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand. (Participants must have a valid surf tag and the necessary equipment to do so.) Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
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10/6/2022 9:00:00 AM
10/6/2022 11:00:00 AM
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Beach Driving Clinic
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then, follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand. (Participants must have a valid surf tag and the necessary equipment to do so.) Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Shinrin-Yoku: The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing
Thursday, October 6, 2022
2:00 PM
Join parks staff and a Wellness Facilitator for a mindful walk along the state park trails to learn to engage senses, incorporate breath, and appreciate the benefits of being immersed in the natural environment. Participants will slowly and intentionally walk while paying attention to senses, and learning how to "tune in" as we acclimate to the surroundings through walking and seated meditations. Spending mindful time in Nature is proven to lower your heart rate, reduce stress and anxiety, and help with depression. Expect to feel relaxed, refreshed, and connected to nature after this guided mindfulness walk. A small towel to sit on is optional for the 15-minute seated meditation. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 13 and up. $15 per person
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10/6/2022 2:00:00 PM
10/6/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Shinrin-Yoku: The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing
Join parks staff and a Wellness Facilitator for a mindful walk along the state park trails to learn to engage senses, incorporate breath, and appreciate the benefits of being immersed in the natural environment. Participants will slowly and intentionally walk while paying attention to senses, and learning how to "tune in" as we acclimate to the surroundings through walking and seated meditations. Spending mindful time in Nature is proven to lower your heart rate, reduce stress and anxiety, and help with depression. Expect to feel relaxed, refreshed, and connected to nature after this guided mindfulness walk. A small towel to sit on is optional for the 15-minute seated meditation. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 13 and up. $15 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Savoring Our Coastal Heritage
Friday, October 7, 2022
6:30 PM
Tour the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station, one of the oldest oceanfront buildings along Delawares coast, and learn about the daily lives of the surfmen that served at the station and the heroic rescues they performed. Then sit down to a locally-sourced dining experience, with a menu inspired by what the surfmen may have been eating around the turn-of-the-century. Menu may include anything from steamed clams and fresh fish to muskrat stew and grilled venison! Top off the evening with a lantern-lit walk on the beach to hear local shipwreck tales, full of tragedy and mystery. Pre-registration required by Saturday, October 1st. $125 per person. Ages 21 and up. For detailed questions about the menu or what to expect, please call 302-227-6991.
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10/7/2022 6:30:00 PM
10/7/2022 9:30:00 PM
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Savoring Our Coastal Heritage
Tour the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station, one of the oldest oceanfront buildings along Delawares coast, and learn about the daily lives of the surfmen that served at the station and the heroic rescues they performed. Then sit down to a locally-sourced dining experience, with a menu inspired by what the surfmen may have been eating around the turn-of-the-century. Menu may include anything from steamed clams and fresh fish to muskrat stew and grilled venison! Top off the evening with a lantern-lit walk on the beach to hear local shipwreck tales, full of tragedy and mystery. Pre-registration required by Saturday, October 1st. $125 per person. Ages 21 and up. For detailed questions about the menu or what to expect, please call 302-227-6991.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Bike Fresh Pond
Saturday, October 8, 2022
2:00 PM
Join a Park Naturalist and explore a lesser-known part of Delaware Seashore State Park, the Fresh Pond Tract. This section of the park has 5 miles of trails that meander through hardwood forest, meadow and marsh habitats. The trail is a mix of crushed stone, boardwalk and packed earth. Bring your own bike! Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $5 per person.
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10/8/2022 2:00:00 PM
10/8/2022 3:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Bike Fresh Pond
Join a Park Naturalist and explore a lesser-known part of Delaware Seashore State Park, the Fresh Pond Tract. This section of the park has 5 miles of trails that meander through hardwood forest, meadow and marsh habitats. The trail is a mix of crushed stone, boardwalk and packed earth. Bring your own bike! Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $5 per person.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Full Moon Bridge Hike
Sunday, October 9, 2022
6:00 PM
Enjoy a guided, small group hike over the Indian River Inlet bridge during sunset, and then watch the full moon rise over the ocean. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person
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10/9/2022 6:00:00 PM
10/9/2022 7:30:00 PM
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Full Moon Bridge Hike
Enjoy a guided, small group hike over the Indian River Inlet bridge during sunset, and then watch the full moon rise over the ocean. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Burton Island Full Moon Hike
Sunday, October 9, 2022
7:30 PM
Discover Burton Island Nature Preserve in a whole new light! Explore the island and its 1-mile trail by moonlight with a park naturalist. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person
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10/9/2022 7:30:00 PM
10/9/2022 8:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Burton Island Full Moon Hike
Discover Burton Island Nature Preserve in a whole new light! Explore the island and its 1-mile trail by moonlight with a park naturalist. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Intro to Surf Fishing
Thursday, October 13, 2022
9:00 AM
Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels and bait are provided. Ages 12 and up. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Pre-registration required. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $25 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
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10/13/2022 9:00:00 AM
10/13/2022 12:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Intro to Surf Fishing
Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels and bait are provided. Ages 12 and up. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Pre-registration required. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $25 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Friday, October 14, 2022
10:00 AM
Go for a hike through Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island's Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person
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10/14/2022 10:00:00 AM
10/14/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Go for a hike through Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island's Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike the Sea Hawk Trail: Holts Landing
Saturday, October 15, 2022
10:00 AM
Hike the Sea Hawk Trail with a naturalist and explore the many habitats within this hidden gem of a park! This 1.3-mile trail meanders through hardwood forest, meadow, salt marsh and freshwater bog habitats. Pre-registration required. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $5 per person
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10/15/2022 10:00:00 AM
10/15/2022 11:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Hike the Sea Hawk Trail
Hike the Sea Hawk Trail with a naturalist and explore the many habitats within this hidden gem of a park! This 1.3-mile trail meanders through hardwood forest, meadow, salt marsh and freshwater bog habitats. Pre-registration required. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $5 per person
Holts Landing State Park
Sea Glass Jewelry
Saturday, October 15, 2022
2:00 PM
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
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10/15/2022 2:00:00 PM
10/15/2022 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sea Glass Jewelry
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Shinrin-Yoku: The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing: Holts Landing
Thursday, October 20, 2022
2:00 PM
Join parks staff and a Wellness Facilitator for a mindful walk along the state park trails to learn to engage senses, incorporate breath, and appreciate the benefits of being immersed in the natural environment. Participants will slowly and intentionally walk while paying attention to senses, and learning how to "tune in" as we acclimate to the surroundings through walking and seated meditations. Spending mindful time in Nature is proven to lower your heart rate, reduce stress and anxiety, and help with depression. Expect to feel relaxed, refreshed, and connected to nature after this guided mindfulness walk. A small towel to sit on is optional for the 15-minute seated meditation. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 13 and up. $15 per person
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10/20/2022 2:00:00 PM
10/20/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Shinrin-Yoku: The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing
Join parks staff and a Wellness Facilitator for a mindful walk along the state park trails to learn to engage senses, incorporate breath, and appreciate the benefits of being immersed in the natural environment. Participants will slowly and intentionally walk while paying attention to senses, and learning how to "tune in" as we acclimate to the surroundings through walking and seated meditations. Spending mindful time in Nature is proven to lower your heart rate, reduce stress and anxiety, and help with depression. Expect to feel relaxed, refreshed, and connected to nature after this guided mindfulness walk. A small towel to sit on is optional for the 15-minute seated meditation. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 13 and up. $15 per person
Holts Landing State Park
Sea Glass Jewelry
Thursday, October 27, 2022
2:00 PM
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
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10/27/2022 2:00:00 PM
10/27/2022 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sea Glass Jewelry
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge
Friday, October 28, 2022
5:00 PM
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a Park Interpreter as you enjoy the sunset across the bay. Learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and how the current bridge design came to be. Pre-registration required. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
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10/28/2022 5:00:00 PM
10/28/2022 6:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a Park Interpreter as you enjoy the sunset across the bay. Learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and how the current bridge design came to be. Pre-registration required. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lantern Tour
Friday, October 28, 2022
7:00 PM
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast over 100 years ago.Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station's logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $10 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
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10/28/2022 7:00:00 PM
10/28/2022 8:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Lantern Tour
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast over 100 years ago.Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station's logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $10 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Owls: Predators of the Night
Saturday, October 29, 2022
3:00 PM
Learn to identify common owl species found in our area. A park naturalist will explain their adaptations and guide participants through a dissection of an owl pellet to determine its latest meal! Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 5 and up. $6 per person. All chaperones and observers must purchase a ticket.
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10/29/2022 3:00:00 PM
10/29/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Owls: Predators of the Night
Learn to identify common owl species found in our area. A park naturalist will explain their adaptations and guide participants through a dissection of an owl pellet to determine its latest meal! Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 5 and up. $6 per person. All chaperones and observers must purchase a ticket.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge
Saturday, October 29, 2022
5:00 PM
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a Park Interpreter as you enjoy the sunset across the bay. Learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and how the current bridge design came to be. Pre-registration required. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
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10/29/2022 5:00:00 PM
10/29/2022 6:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge
Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a Park Interpreter as you enjoy the sunset across the bay. Learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and how the current bridge design came to be. Pre-registration required. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lantern Tour
Saturday, October 29, 2022
7:00 PM
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast over 100 years ago.Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station's logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $10 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
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10/29/2022 7:00:00 PM
10/29/2022 8:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Lantern Tour
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast over 100 years ago.Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station's logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $10 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
Delaware Seashore State Park
IRLSS Homeschool Day
Thursday, November 3, 2022
10:00 AM
Looking for educational programs for your homeschooled students? Join us at the Indian River Life-Saving Station for an interactive science combo program of Squid Dissection and Marsh Walk. For students in 2nd through 6th grade. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program, after that, please call 302-227-6991. $10 per student
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11/3/2022 10:00:00 AM
11/3/2022 12:00:00 PM
America/New_York
IRLSS Homeschool Day
Looking for educational programs for your homeschooled students? Join us at the Indian River Life-Saving Station for an interactive science combo program of Squid Dissection and Marsh Walk. For students in 2nd through 6th grade. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program, after that, please call 302-227-6991. $10 per student
Delaware Seashore State Park
Nautical Knots
Saturday, November 5, 2022
10:00 AM
Bowline, figure eight and double half hitch—for surfmen and sailors these were some of the essential working knots they used on a daily basis. Come to the Life-Saving Station and learn how to tie these practical knots and hear some of the history behind them. Then construct your own personal knot board to display all of your finished knots at home. Ages 10 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $15 per person
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11/5/2022 10:00:00 AM
11/5/2022 11:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Nautical Knots
Bowline, figure eight and double half hitch—for surfmen and sailors these were some of the essential working knots they used on a daily basis. Come to the Life-Saving Station and learn how to tie these practical knots and hear some of the history behind them. Then construct your own personal knot board to display all of your finished knots at home. Ages 10 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $15 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Bike Fresh Pond
Saturday, November 5, 2022
2:00 PM
Join a Park Naturalist and explore a lesser-known part of Delaware Seashore State Park, the Fresh Pond Tract. This section of the park has 5 miles of trails that meander through hardwood forest, meadow and marsh habitats. The trail is a mix of crushed stone, boardwalk and packed earth. Bring your own bike! Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $5 per person.
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11/5/2022 2:00:00 PM
11/5/2022 3:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Bike Fresh Pond
Join a Park Naturalist and explore a lesser-known part of Delaware Seashore State Park, the Fresh Pond Tract. This section of the park has 5 miles of trails that meander through hardwood forest, meadow and marsh habitats. The trail is a mix of crushed stone, boardwalk and packed earth. Bring your own bike! Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $5 per person.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Full Moon Bridge Hike
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
4:15 PM
Enjoy a guided, small group hike over the Indian River Inlet bridge during sunset, and then watch the full moon rise over the ocean. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person
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11/8/2022 4:15:00 PM
11/8/2022 5:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Full Moon Bridge Hike
Enjoy a guided, small group hike over the Indian River Inlet bridge during sunset, and then watch the full moon rise over the ocean. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Burton Island Full Moon Hike
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
7:30 PM
Discover Burton Island Nature Preserve in a whole new light! Explore the island and its 1-mile trail by moonlight with a park naturalist. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person
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11/8/2022 7:30:00 PM
11/8/2022 8:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Burton Island Full Moon Hike
Discover Burton Island Nature Preserve in a whole new light! Explore the island and its 1-mile trail by moonlight with a park naturalist. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sea Glass Jewelry
Thursday, November 10, 2022
2:00 PM
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
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11/10/2022 2:00:00 PM
11/10/2022 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sea Glass Jewelry
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Morning Patrol
Saturday, November 12, 2022
9:00 AM
Over 100 years ago, the surfmen of the Indian River Life-Saving Station went on regular beach patrols, scanning the waters for ships in distress. After hours of walking on the beach, often in harsh conditions, they would return to the station and end their patrol with hot cup of coffee. Start your day like a surfman and venture out on a 1-mile beach patrol with a park interpreter. Coffee will be served in the museum at the conclusion of the walk. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991 to register. $5 per person
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11/12/2022 9:00:00 AM
11/12/2022 10:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Morning Patrol
Over 100 years ago, the surfmen of the Indian River Life-Saving Station went on regular beach patrols, scanning the waters for ships in distress. After hours of walking on the beach, often in harsh conditions, they would return to the station and end their patrol with hot cup of coffee. Start your day like a surfman and venture out on a 1-mile beach patrol with a park interpreter. Coffee will be served in the museum at the conclusion of the walk. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991 to register. $5 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sea Glass at the Seashore
Saturday, November 12, 2022
2:00 PM
From sand to bottles to sea glass, dive into the history behind these beach treasures and create a magnet to take home! Start by scouring the coastline for a piece of history as one of our naturalists explains the role of sea glass in the ecosystem. Then, either use your sea glass findings or choose one from our collection to create a magnet. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program, after that, please call 302-227-6991. $8 per person
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11/12/2022 2:00:00 PM
11/12/2022 3:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Sea Glass at the Seashore
From sand to bottles to sea glass, dive into the history behind these beach treasures and create a magnet to take home! Start by scouring the coastline for a piece of history as one of our naturalists explains the role of sea glass in the ecosystem. Then, either use your sea glass findings or choose one from our collection to create a magnet. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program, after that, please call 302-227-6991. $8 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
A Sunday Drive: Hidden Gems of the Inland Bays
Sunday, November 13, 2022
10:00 AM
Hop aboard the state parks minibus for a Sunday drive and see the bays from all different angles! This all-day adventure will begin and end at the Indian River Inlet and will circumnavigate Rehoboth & Indian River Bays, stopping at seven, state-owned bayfront properties: Thompson Island Nature Preserve, Angola Neck Preserve, Massey’s Landing, Okie Preserve, Holts Landing State Park, the Assawoman Canal and Fresh Pond. The total hiking distance for the whole day will be about 4-5 miles. Pack a picnic lunch and bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. And the end of the tour, if you simply can’t get enough of the scenery, be sure to continue your adventurous day with a self-guided hike at Burton Island Nature Preserve or a sunset walk over the Indian River Inlet bridge. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $40 per person
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11/13/2022 10:00:00 AM
11/13/2022 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
A Sunday Drive: Hidden Gems of the Inland Bays
Hop aboard the state parks minibus for a Sunday drive and see the bays from all different angles! This all-day adventure will begin and end at the Indian River Inlet and will circumnavigate Rehoboth & Indian River Bays, stopping at seven, state-owned bayfront properties: Thompson Island Nature Preserve, Angola Neck Preserve, Massey’s Landing, Okie Preserve, Holts Landing State Park, the Assawoman Canal and Fresh Pond. The total hiking distance for the whole day will be about 4-5 miles. Pack a picnic lunch and bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. And the end of the tour, if you simply can’t get enough of the scenery, be sure to continue your adventurous day with a self-guided hike at Burton Island Nature Preserve or a sunset walk over the Indian River Inlet bridge. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $40 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lantern Tour
Friday, November 18, 2022
7:00 PM
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast over 100 years ago.Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station's logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $10 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
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11/18/2022 7:00:00 PM
11/18/2022 8:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Lantern Tour
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast over 100 years ago.Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station's logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $10 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991.
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Saturday, November 19, 2022
10:00 AM
Go for a hike through Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island's Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person
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11/19/2022 10:00:00 AM
11/19/2022 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Go for a hike through Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island's Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sea Glass Jewelry
Saturday, November 19, 2022
2:00 PM
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
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11/19/2022 2:00:00 PM
11/19/2022 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sea Glass Jewelry
Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
25039 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
GPS Coordinates: N 38° 38.038 | W 75° 04.018
Hours
April 1 - September 30:
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 7 days a week
- The last museum admission is 3:30pm
October 1 - 31:
- 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
- The last museum admission is 3:30pm
- Closed Sunday and Monday
November - March
- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday through Friday
- 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday
- The last museum admission is 3:30pm
Rental Venue Info
This beautiful seaside historic site is available for outdoor tented weddings and receptions.
Visit our Celebrations and Meetings page for information about renting the Indian River Life-Saving Station for your next special occasion.
Nature and Interpretive Centers by Region
Northern Delaware
- Blue Ball Barn
- Brandywine Creek Nature Center
- Lums Pond Nature Center
- Port Penn Interpretive Center
- Chambers House Nature Center
Central Delaware
Southern Delaware
