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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]