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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

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

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). Sing sea shanties in the garden. […]