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.

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. 

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 […]

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; The St. Jones Reserve will be taking sign-ups through […]

Explore historic occupations at the John Dickinson Plantation: Learn about historic wood-working from a peg and shingle maker. Experience the sights and sounds of a blacksmith at work. Watch fiber arts pursuits, including spinning and weaving. Learn about pigments and paints while you paint your own watercolor. FREE ADMISSION340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. 10:30 a.m.–4 […]

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.