Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

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.

Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

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.

18th Century Gaming at the John Dickinson Plantation

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

Visit to experience a variety of pastimes from over two hundred years ago! Outdoor games 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the East Yard and indoor games 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Dining Room of the Mansion. 

African Burial Ground Guided Visitation

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

This is 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 8/20/2025 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 […]

National Estuaries Day Hike @ the John Dickinson Plantation (Date May Change)

St. Jones Reserve 818 Kitts Hummock Rd, Dover, DE

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 life of the St. Jones Estuary. Pre-registration is required; please check back on this page for a registration […]