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

18th Century Gaming

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 4:00 p.m. in the Dining Room of the Mansion.

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

Addressing the Silence: Town Hall in Partnership with the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice

Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE

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” […]

African Burial Ground Guided Visitation

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

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 […]