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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]