Born into a family with a deep love of music, Bryan was quickly drawn into the art. Bryan’s first guitar was a flamenco guitar handed down from his uncle. As he moved in and out of various bands through high school/college, Bryan developed a unique songwriting style derived from his many influences, including John Denver, […]
Red Smith and Blue Dawn is an acoustic string band known for their captivating blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana music. Formed in January 2024 the band features a lineup of skilled musicians who bring together a rich mix of traditional and original tunes. Their sound is characterized by lively mandolin and intricate dobro leads, […]
Local historian Syl Woolford will discuss the activism of Paul Robeson, a successful actor and singer of the early 20th century. In the 1940s Robeson turned his attention to addressing racism throughout the world. Taking a stance on the issue impacted his career and his life.
Opening the evening will be Nashville-based singer songwriter Stella Prince. Shaping her emotions into powerful songs and performances that put her visceral voice at center stage, Stella Prince has forged her own genre. Her Gen Z folk has earned her sold-out shows across North America and Europe, history-making Nashville performances at AMERICANAFEST and Tin Pan […]
Skyler Cumbia is a singer songwriter and music therapist, originally from Virginia. She has lived in Wilmington for over four years. A multi-instrumentalist who enjoys many genres of music, she will most often be found playing folk and pop music with an occasional jazz standard. Skyler got involved in the Wilmington music scene and the […]
The Old State House will be open to the public for self-guided tours and activities as part of the annual Dover Days celebration.
1:00 PM The Cult Classic Movie "The Room" discussed by actor Philip Haldiman The cult classic The Room is a 2003 American independent romantic drama written, directed, produced by, and starring Tommy Wiseau. Philip Haldiman, who played Denny in the film, will share behind-the-scenes stories from the set, insights into the making of The Room, […]
Remembering Rosedale Beach is a compilation of Historical accounts and oral histories of people who experienced the magic of one of the greatest culture institutions in America the former Rosedale Beach Hotel and Resort, given by historian Tamara R. Burks. During the depression era and beyond Rosedale Beach was a fantastic place of leisure and […]
Visitors can experience the state’s historic capitol building, with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 2:00 PM and a quill writing workshop in the courtroom. Happy Independence Day!
Following the National Bell Ringing Ceremony, staff from the Old State House will read the Declaration of Independence steps away from where it was read to the citizens of Dover in 1776.
