Dog Days of Summer: “1776”
Join us on the Green as we watch "1776" and discuss some of the history of the movie. Be sure to bring your furry friend to enjoy this movie.
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New Castle Court House
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New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United States
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Grievances of Declaration of Independence
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesParticipate in a program discussing the lesser known grievances portion of the Declaration of Independence.
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The Delaware Public Archives presents, Not Today, PA! at the place where it happened
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesIn 2026, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the colonies’ break from British rule. It also marks the 250th anniversary of the State of Delaware declaring its independence from Pennsylvania. This presentation will examine the early days of the Lower Counties on the Delaware under the proprietary governance of […]
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The American Revolution and Civil Disobedience
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United Statesa reenactment of the burning of the Court House's tip staves, a wooden baton and symbol of the king, followed by a discussion on civil disobedience and reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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History Revival: Truly a Public House
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesDuring the Colonial Era Taverns, often called Public Houses of Entertainment, were multipurpose structures meant to serve the community. In Dover, Delaware, there were two taverns on opposing sides of the Green and during different stretches of time, both were run by women. Come learn about the Bell Family and the Battell family and how […]
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History Revival: When the Declaration was News
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesPublishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States, Dr. Emily Sneff's, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. […]
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History Revival: The Fighting Along the Delaware River in 1777
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesHistorian Michael Harris will highlight George Washington's efforts to keep the British Navy out of Philadelphia in the fall of 1777. Highlights will include the fighting for Billingsport and Fort Mercer in New Jersey and Fort Mifflin in Pennsylvania.
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History Revival: Americans in King George III’s Army; Service in a Loyalist Regiment during the American Revolutionary War
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesLead Historical Interpreter at Zwaanendael, Mark Wilson, will discuss be portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment, and learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist in Delaware during the American Revolution.
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Dog Days of Summer – National Treasure
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesJoin us on the New Castle Green with your well behaved furry friend to watch National Treasure. Nicholas Cage, historian and cryptologist, searches for hidden clues in the Declaration of Independence to locate the lost riches of the legendary Knights Templar in National Treasure
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History Revival: “To Give My Voice in the Matter of Independence”
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesThe Declaration of Independence is one of the central documents of the founding and development of the United States. In 1776, the ideas contained in this document held significant ramifications for the diverse people living in the “Delaware State.” Many embraced the cause of independence, and ultimately revolution, while others remained loyal to the British […]