Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck! The begins at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak conservation facility. There, attendees will see the […]
Join the staff at the New Castle Court House Museum for a walking tour of New Castle Green and learn about the history of Green and the structures around it. Tours run every Friday morning in summer! Check our calendar for a full list of dates.
Separation Day is the annual celebration of Delaware’s independence from Pennsylvania and the British Crown. 2025 marks the 249th anniversary of arguably one of the longest running traditions in the state. The community event is held annually in Historic New Castle. Friday night festivities include music, food and drink in the center of town. Saturday […]
Join the staff at the New Castle Court House Museum for a walking tour of New Castle Green and learn about the history of Green and the structures around it.
11:00 AM The History of Marvel Comics with Mike Boyd Love the Marvel Universe and all things comics? Discover the fascinating history of Marvel Comics with a former AP English teacher as your guide! 1:00 PM The Cult Classic Movie "The Room" discussed by actor Philip Haldiman The cult classic The Room is a […]
Demonstrations by the Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild. Program occurs during tours to explore fiber arts pursuits and may include spinning, weaving, knitting, and other historic handcrafts.
Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck! The begins at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak conservation facility. There, attendees will see the surviving hull of […]
Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck! The begins at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak conservation facility. There, attendees will see the […]
Join the staff at the New Castle Court House Museum for a walking tour of New Castle Green and learn about the history of the Green and the structures around it.
The Zwaanendael Museum celebrates the horseshoe crab with a pop-up exhibit, activity and more!
