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.
Featured Program: Winter Lecture Series
Spend your Tuesday evenings learning! No pre-registration necessary. Check facebook.com/delawareshorestatepark for specific dates and speakers. Free Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 5 p.m.
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Featured Program: Winter Lecture Series
Spend your Tuesday evenings learning! No pre-registration necessary. Check facebook.com/delawareshorestatepark for specific dates and speakers.
Free
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Upcoming Events
Featured Program: Winter Lecture Series
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
5 p.m.
Spend your Tuesday evenings learning! No pre-registration necessary. Check facebook.com/delawareshorestatepark for specific dates and speakers. Free
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Featured Program: Winter Lecture Series
Spend your Tuesday evenings learning! No pre-registration necessary. Check facebook.com/delawareshorestatepark for specific dates and speakers.
Free
Delaware Seashore State Park
Delaware Seashore Lecture Series
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
5 p.m.
Get out of the house and spend your Tuesday evenings in January and February learning and dining! No program held Tuesday January 1st, 2019. Check destateparks.com or facebook.com/delawareshorestatepark for specific dates and speakers. FREE No pre-registration required Call (302)-227-6991 for more information . Indian River Life Saving Station
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2/26/2019 17:00
2/26/2019 18:00
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Delaware Seashore Lecture Series
Get out of the house and spend your Tuesday evenings in January and February learning and dining! No program held Tuesday January 1st, 2019. Check destateparks.com or facebook.com/delawareshorestatepark for specific dates and speakers. FREE No pre-registration required Call (302)-227-6991 for more information . Indian River Life Saving Station
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Paint Night: Upcycling Nautical Flag Art
Thursday, February 28, 2019
7 p.m.
Winter Art in the Park Series Get out of the house this winter and get in touch with your creative side on Thursday evenings. Each week will feature a different nautical or beach-themed art project. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up $20 per person Call (302)-227-6991 for more information and to register . Indian River Life-Saving Station
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2/28/2019 19:00
2/28/2019 20:30
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Paint Night: Upcycling Nautical Flag Art
Winter Art in the Park Series Get out of the house this winter and get in touch with your creative side on Thursday evenings. Each week will feature a different nautical or beach-themed art project. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up $20 per person Call (302)-227-6991 for more information and to register . Indian River Life-Saving Station
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lantern Tour
Friday, March 8, 2019
7 p.m.
Enjoy a unique, guided tour of the circa-1876 Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum. Learn what surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast, and then venture over the dune to patrol the beach and listen to tales from the station’s logbooks. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $10 per person
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Lantern Tour
Enjoy a unique, guided tour of the circa-1876 Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum. Learn what surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast, and then venture over the dune to patrol the beach and listen to tales from the station’s logbooks. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $10 per person
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Featured Program: Forgotten Stories of the Sand
Saturday, March 9, 2019
10 a.m.
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items. $5 per person
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Featured Program: Forgotten Stories of the Sand
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items.
$5 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Forgotten Stories of the Sand
Saturday, March 9, 2019
10 a.m.
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $5 per person
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Forgotten Stories of the Sand
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $5 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seaglass Jewelry 101
Saturday, March 9, 2019
1 p.m.
Make your own sea glass jewelry pendant. Bring your own piece of sea glass, or choose from our collection. Call (302)-227-6991 Pre-registration required Ages 12+ $15 per person
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Seaglass Jewelry 101
Make your own sea glass jewelry pendant. Bring your own piece of sea glass, or choose from our collection. Call (302)-227-6991 Pre-registration required Ages 12+ $15 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Saturday, March 16, 2019
1 p.m.
Go for a hike around 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. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Space is very limited so pre-registration is required $5 per person
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Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Go for a hike around 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. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Space is very limited so pre-registration is required $5 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Sun, Moon, and the Bridge
Thursday, March 21, 2019
6:45 p.m.
Don’t forget your camera on this one! Hike to the top of the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a park interpreter to see the sun set over the Indian River Bay and the full moon rise over the Atlantic Ocean. Learn cool facts and bridge history on your way. Meet at the North Inlet Day Area. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details No pre-registration required Free
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Sun, Moon, and the Bridge
Don’t forget your camera on this one! Hike to the top of the Indian River Inlet Bridge with a park interpreter to see the sun set over the Indian River Bay and the full moon rise over the Atlantic Ocean. Learn cool facts and bridge history on your way. Meet at the North Inlet Day Area. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details No pre-registration required Free
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Beach Driving Clinic
Saturday, March 23, 2019
9 a.m.
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required. $8 per person
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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. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required. $8 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Introduction to Surf Fishing
Saturday, March 30, 2019
9 a.m.
Always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels, and bait are provided. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required. Ages 10+ $25 per person
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Introduction to Surf Fishing
Always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels, and bait are provided. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required. Ages 10+ $25 per person
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Weather-Lore: Fact or Fiction
Saturday, March 30, 2019
2 p.m.
For sailors, being able to read the weather used to mean the difference between life and death. Join us as we explore popular maritime weather myths and discover the difference between fact and fiction. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required $4 per person
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Weather-Lore: Fact or Fiction
For sailors, being able to read the weather used to mean the difference between life and death. Join us as we explore popular maritime weather myths and discover the difference between fact and fiction. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required $4 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Introduction to Surf Fishing
Saturday, April 6, 2019
9 a.m.
Always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels, and bait are provided. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required. Ages 10+ $25 per person
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Introduction to Surf Fishing
Always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels, and bait are provided. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required. Ages 10+ $25 per person
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Bike Fresh Pond
Saturday, April 6, 2019
1 p.m.
Join us for our first-ever tour by bike! Enjoy a 3.4 mile ride on the Fresh Pond Tract without the dangers of riding on roadways. A park naturalist will make several stops along the way to discuss area history, bike safety, and nature tidbits. BYOB – Bring Your Own BIKE! Meets at Fresh Pond Route 1 parking entrance, NOT Cedar Neck Road parking entrance. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required Ages 10 and up $5 per person
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Bike Fresh Pond
Join us for our first-ever tour by bike! Enjoy a 3.4 mile ride on the Fresh Pond Tract without the dangers of riding on roadways. A park naturalist will make several stops along the way to discuss area history, bike safety, and nature tidbits. BYOB – Bring Your Own BIKE! Meets at Fresh Pond Route 1 parking entrance, NOT Cedar Neck Road parking entrance. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required Ages 10 and up $5 per person
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Beach Driving Clinic
Saturday, April 6, 2019
2 p.m.
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required. $8 per person
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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. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required. $8 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Sunday, April 7, 2019
10 a.m.
Go for a hike around 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. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Space is very limited so pre-registration is required $5 per person
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Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Go for a hike around 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. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Space is very limited so pre-registration is required $5 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Osprey Watch
Sunday, April 7, 2019
2 p.m.
Delaware’s Inland Bays have the state’s largest concentration of this important raptor. Learn how to identify these “fish hawks”, how they fish, preferred nesting sites, and how they care for their young. Binoculars will be available to borrow. Call (302)227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $4 per person
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Osprey Watch
Delaware’s Inland Bays have the state’s largest concentration of this important raptor. Learn how to identify these “fish hawks”, how they fish, preferred nesting sites, and how they care for their young. Binoculars will be available to borrow. Call (302)227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $4 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Beach Driving Clinic
Friday, April 12, 2019
2 p.m.
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $8 per person
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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. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $8 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Introduction to Surf Fishing
Sunday, April 14, 2019
9 a.m.
Always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels, and bait are provided. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required. Ages 10+ $25 per person
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Introduction to Surf Fishing
Always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels, and bait are provided. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required. Ages 10+ $25 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Beach Driving Clinic
Sunday, April 14, 2019
2 p.m.
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $8 per person
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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. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $8 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Family Surf Fishing
Saturday, April 20, 2019
1 p.m.
Learn the basics of this popular summer pastime and get the opportunity to fish along the undeveloped beach behind the historic Life-Saving Station. This is an abbreviated version of our popular shoulder-season program, “Introduction to Surf Fishing”. Catch and release only. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required Ages 10+ $15 per person (including adults)
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Family Surf Fishing
Learn the basics of this popular summer pastime and get the opportunity to fish along the undeveloped beach behind the historic Life-Saving Station. This is an abbreviated version of our popular shoulder-season program, “Introduction to Surf Fishing”. Catch and release only. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required Ages 10+ $15 per person (including adults)
Delaware Seashore State Park
Earth Day Coast-to-Coast Clean-Up
Monday, April 22, 2019
10 a.m.
Help keep Delaware Seashore clean from coast to coast! Meet at the Indian River Life-Saving Station for a staff-led beach clean-up, then travel to Savages Ditch to clean up debris found in the salt marsh. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details No pre-registration required Free
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Earth Day Coast-to-Coast Clean-Up
Help keep Delaware Seashore clean from coast to coast! Meet at the Indian River Life-Saving Station for a staff-led beach clean-up, then travel to Savages Ditch to clean up debris found in the salt marsh. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details No pre-registration required Free
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Mollusk Meet-Up
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
1 p.m.
Discover why a squid and clam are so closely related in the animal kingdom. Dissect them to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required Ages 6+ $8 per person (including adults)
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Mollusk Meet-Up
Discover why a squid and clam are so closely related in the animal kingdom. Dissect them to learn about the anatomy of these vital coastal creatures. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required Ages 6+ $8 per person (including adults)
Delaware Seashore State Park
Nautical Knots
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
10 a.m.
Bowline, figure eight, and double half hitch. These were essential working knots surfmen and sailors 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. Call (302)-227-6991 Pre-registration required Ages 12+ $15 per person (including adults)
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Nautical Knots
Bowline, figure eight, and double half hitch. These were essential working knots surfmen and sailors 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. Call (302)-227-6991 Pre-registration required Ages 12+ $15 per person (including adults)
Delaware Seashore State Park
Guided Museum Tour
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
1 p.m.
Find out what life was like at the Indian River Life-Saving Station more than 100 years ago. Hear about shipwrecks that occurred in our area and how the brave surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service responded to sailors in distress. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required Ages 8+ $5 per person (including adults)
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Guided Museum Tour
Find out what life was like at the Indian River Life-Saving Station more than 100 years ago. Hear about shipwrecks that occurred in our area and how the brave surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service responded to sailors in distress. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required Ages 8+ $5 per person (including adults)
Delaware Seashore State Park
Marsh Walk
Thursday, April 25, 2019
1 p.m.
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy in this program! Study the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh home. Call (302)-227-6991 Pre-registration required Ages 4+ $4 per person (including adults)
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Marsh Walk
Get your feet wet in wetland ecology – you could even get a little muddy in this program! Study the importance of wetlands in Delaware and the adaptations of the creatures that call the marsh home. Call (302)-227-6991 Pre-registration required Ages 4+ $4 per person (including adults)
Delaware Seashore State Park
Forgotten Stories of the Sand
Friday, April 26, 2019
10 a.m.
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $5 per person
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America/New_York
Forgotten Stories of the Sand
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $5 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Savoring Our Coastal Heritage
Saturday, April 27, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Tour the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station, one of the oldest oceanfront buildings along Delaware's coast, and learn about 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 to venison stew! Top off the evening with a lantern tour of local shipwreck tales, full of tragedy and mystery. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Age 10+ Pre-registration required Cost: Market price
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Savoring Our Coastal Heritage
Tour the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station, one of the oldest oceanfront buildings along Delaware's coast, and learn about 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 to venison stew! Top off the evening with a lantern tour of local shipwreck tales, full of tragedy and mystery. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Age 10+ Pre-registration required Cost: Market price
Delaware Seashore State Park
Forgotten Stories of the Sand
Saturday, May 4, 2019
10 a.m.
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $5 per person
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America/New_York
Forgotten Stories of the Sand
People have been visiting the beaches at our park for decades, but there’s more than crowds of beach-goers turning up at the shore. Just what is the story behind the rusty nails and washers, the pieces of sea glass, the copper coins that people have found? Come learn how archaeology helps us uncover and preserve the past, discover the stories behind these artifacts, and get hands-on with the uncovered items. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $5 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seaglass Jewelry 101
Saturday, May 4, 2019
1 p.m.
Make your own sea glass jewelry pendant. Bring your own piece of sea glass, or choose from our collection. Call (302)-227-6991 Pre-registration required Ages 12+ $15 per person
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Seaglass Jewelry 101
Make your own sea glass jewelry pendant. Bring your own piece of sea glass, or choose from our collection. Call (302)-227-6991 Pre-registration required Ages 12+ $15 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Osprey Watch
Saturday, May 4, 2019
2 p.m.
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Osprey Watch
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Beach Driving Clinic
Sunday, May 5, 2019
2 p.m.
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $8 per person
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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. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $8 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Introduction to Surf Fishing
Saturday, May 11, 2019
9 a.m.
Always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels, and bait are provided. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required. Ages 10+ $25 per person
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America/New_York
Introduction to Surf Fishing
Always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels, and bait are provided. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required. Ages 10+ $25 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Beach Driving Clinic
Saturday, May 11, 2019
2 p.m.
Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $8 per person
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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. 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). Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $8 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Lantern Tour
Friday, May 17, 2019
8 p.m.
Enjoy a unique, guided tour of the circa-1876 Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum. Learn what surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast, and then venture over the dune to patrol the beach and listen to tales from the station’s logbooks. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $10 per person
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Lantern Tour
Enjoy a unique, guided tour of the circa-1876 Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum. Learn what surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast, and then venture over the dune to patrol the beach and listen to tales from the station’s logbooks. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required $10 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Terrapin Talk
Saturday, May 18, 2019
10 a.m.
Right around Memorial Day Weekend, right when traffic increases exponentially, Diamondback terrapins can be spotted all over the roads in our park. Learn what is being done to protect this brackish water turtle and what you can do to help ensure its survival! Meet at Savages Ditch. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details No pre-registration required Free
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Terrapin Talk
Right around Memorial Day Weekend, right when traffic increases exponentially, Diamondback terrapins can be spotted all over the roads in our park. Learn what is being done to protect this brackish water turtle and what you can do to help ensure its survival! Meet at Savages Ditch. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details No pre-registration required Free
Delaware Seashore State Park
The Story of the Lyle Gun
Saturday, May 18, 2019
2 p.m.
They say it’s the only piece of artillery designed to save lives rather than take them. See and touch the gun up close and learn about its importance to the U.S. Life-Saving Service. Then take a step back and watch as park staff fire it off! Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required Ages 8+ $4 per person
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The Story of the Lyle Gun
They say it’s the only piece of artillery designed to save lives rather than take them. See and touch the gun up close and learn about its importance to the U.S. Life-Saving Service. Then take a step back and watch as park staff fire it off! Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Pre-registration required Ages 8+ $4 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Saturday, May 18, 2019
7:30 p.m.
SPECIAL FULL MOON HIKE Go for a hike around 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. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Space is very limited so pre-registration is required $5 per person
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Hike Thompson Island Nature Preserve
SPECIAL FULL MOON HIKE Go for a hike around 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. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Space is very limited so pre-registration is required $5 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Wild Edibles of the Coast
Sunday, May 19, 2019
10 a.m.
Get introduced to some of the native plants of coastal Delaware, many of which are edible. You may even leave with some new cooking tips! Call (302)-277-6991 for more details Pre-registration required. $6 per person
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Wild Edibles of the Coast
Get introduced to some of the native plants of coastal Delaware, many of which are edible. You may even leave with some new cooking tips! Call (302)-277-6991 for more details Pre-registration required. $6 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park
Seining the Bay at Holts Landing
Sunday, May 19, 2019
1 p.m.
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Ages 2+ $5 per person (including adults)
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Seining the Bay at Holts Landing
Use a 20-ft seine to catch fish, crabs and other critters. Learn to identify each species and learn about their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes and pre-registration required. Call (302)-227-6991 for more details Ages 2+ $5 per person (including adults)
Delaware Seashore State Park
Introduction to Surf Fishing
Friday, May 24, 2019
9 a.m.
Always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels, and bait are provided. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required. Ages 10+ $25 per person
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Introduction to Surf Fishing
Always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels, and bait are provided. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call (302)-227-6991 for more information Pre-registration required. Ages 10+ $25 per person
Delaware Seashore State Park