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Built and opened in 1836, the Octagonal Schoolhouse is one of the earliest examples of a one-room school in Delaware.

Event commemorates the 337th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.

Programs on America’s maritime heritage; Enrico Caruso; and Shakespeare, Poe and Fiends to be featured.

Series to feature Bill Manthorpe, retired U.S. Navy captain and author.

Day-long series of activities explores occupations of the 1700s including preserving food in the smokehouse, dyeing cloth, carpentry, blacksmithing and making bricks out of clay.

Historical play about the Delaware patriot by museum historic-site interpreter David Price.

State’s largest trees includes a Nordmann fir and tamarack at Buena Vista, and a Douglas fir at Belmont Hall.

The Research Center is a repository of information on historic properties within the state.

Historical play on Caesar Rodney, Native-American programming and Chautauqua tent shows among the activities to be presented.

Spotlighting the Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware, events will include music, drumming, dancing, crafts and lectures.