Latest Past Events

William Penn Day

New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle

The New Castle Court House Museum is hosting tours during William Penn Day, with historical interpreters on hand to answer questions and talk about William Penn's connection to New Castle and the Court House.   At 11 a.m., Doug Miller, site director of Penn's Pennsbury Manor home, will present "William Penn and the founding of […]

Brown v. Board of Education: The Legal Battle to End Segregation

New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle

Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall and other great civil rights attorneys believed the fight for civil and equal rights should take place in the courts.  This presentation by Kathy Trusty of the Delaware Humanities will discuss their most famous case: Brown v Board of Education. Audiences will learn more about the lawyers behind the case […]

Walking Tour of the Green

New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle

Join the staff at the New Castle Court House Museum for a walking tour of New Castle Green and learn about the history of Green and the structures around it.