Delaware Day: We the People

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

As part of our Delaware Day celebration, visitors can learn how certain events influence and help lawmakers create legislation that protects citizens' rights. Participants will put themselves in lawmakers' shoes […]

Spirit of New Castle

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

The annual citywide holiday event to shop and explore the museums and houses of Historic New Castle at the holidays. For more information visit the Spirit of New Castle website. […]

Chow Time: The History of Military Food in Delaware

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

Throughout the military history of the United States, the state of Delaware has supplied some of the best soldiers in the nation as well as being the home to numerous […]

The Trial of Thomas Garrett

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

Come participate in the 1848 trial of abolitionist Thomas Garrett in the very court room where it happened. Volunteers will get the chance to stand as witnesses or even been […]

Collision on Route 40: Cold War Tensions and Civil Rights

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

This presentation brought to you by Delaware Humanities explores how Route 40 in Delaware and Maryland became an unexpected battleground for Cold War tensions and civil rights. On this corridor […]