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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

National Estuaries Day Week at the John Dickinson Plantation

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 […]

Historic Trades Day

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

Explore historic occupations at the John Dickinson Plantation. Learn about historic woodworking from a peg and shingle maker.  Experience the sights and sounds of a blacksmith at work. Learn how […]

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. […]

Lantern Tour of John Dickinson Plantation

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

Visit the John Dickinson Plantation for an evening tour. Enjoy a wagon ride with the staff from the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR). Enjoy a bit of gossip in […]

Bayberry Candle Workshop

A workshop on the bayberry, how the wax was produced and the opportunity to dip your own bayberry candle. This program is held in conjunction with Delaware National Estuarine Research […]

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 takes place […]