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History Book Festival

A weekend of talks from 20+ best-selling history authors in Lewes — free programming Saturday, ticketed keynote and closing events.

Friday, September 25, 2026 · 10:00 PM Various venues, Lewes Free Saturday programming; keynote & closing events ticketed — see website
Date & Time
Friday, September 25, 2026 10:00 PM – 9:00 PM (1 day)
Venue
Various venues, Lewes 205 Second Street, Lewes, DE 19958
Price
Free Saturday programming; keynote & closing events ticketed — see website
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Event Details

The first and only U.S. book festival devoted exclusively to history, held annually the last weekend of September in Lewes. The 10th anniversary festival kicks off with a ticketed keynote address on Friday, followed by a full day of free author presentations, book sales, and signings on Saturday, and a ticketed closing address on Sunday. More than 20 best-selling nonfiction and historical fiction authors participate, drawing 5,000+ attendees from over 25 states.

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Various venues, Lewes — 205 Second Street, Lewes, DE 19958

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  • When
    Sep 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
  • Where
    Various venues, Lewes
    205 Second Street, Lewes, DE 19958
  • Price
    Free Saturday programming; keynote & closing events ticketed — see website
  • Organizer
    History Book Festival (Greater Lewes Foundation)
  • Duration
    1 day
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