John Dickinson Plantation

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. Group meeting 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Dining Room.

Register and join us in-person at the Lewes Public Library’s large meeting room.   We are thrilled to invite you to an informative Town Hall! The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) is proud to unveil a groundbreaking collaboration with the John Dickinson Plantation (JDP).   Town Hall Discussion Highlights   About “Addressing the Silence” […]

An opportunity to visit the African burial ground and engage with guides about the complex history of the site. Reservations are required and can be made after 8/23/2024 by calling 302-739-3277. This program is recommended for ages 13 and older. The burial ground is believed to be the final resting place for enslaved and free […]

Join DNERR and John Dickinson Plantation education staff for a free hike from the St. Jones Reserve to the John Dickinson Plantation and back. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area while experiencing the twilight life of the St. Jones Estuary. Registration is required. Click this link to register: National Estuaries Week […]

Learn about occupations and skills people throughout Delaware's history had, including hunting, weaving, fabric dyeing, and more!

Visit the John Dickinson Plantation for an evening tour. Enjoy a wagon ride with the staff from the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR). Sing sea shanties in the garden. Enjoy a bit of gossip in the parlor. Learn about nutcrack around a campfire. Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations will betaken by […]