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Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum and Gift Shop
25039 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
25039 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum and Gift Shop
The Life-Saving Station has been meticulously restored to its 1905 appearance, complete with diamond-shaped trim. The 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. This building was originally 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. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
In addition to the public program hours, private tours and other programs
for schools or other organized groups can be scheduled on weekdays or weekends by appointment. Please call (302) 227-6991 for scheduling and availability
Plan Your Visit
Admission
Tours of the station are $3 for senior citizens (aged 62 or older), $4 foradults and $2 for children six to 12 years old. Children five and under are admitted
free of charge.
Contact
Parking
The Indian River Life-Saving Station is located on Route 1 in Delaware Seashore
State Park, 3 miles south of Dewey Beach or 1 mile north of the Indian River Inlet
bridge.
State Park, 3 miles south of Dewey Beach or 1 mile north of the Indian River Inlet
bridge.
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