Friends of Folk Concert Series: Tyler Greene

Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DE

Unpredictable in genre or instrumentation, Delaware native Tyler Greene is always striving to explore new methods of songwriting, production, and performance. With a show that features acoustic asides, psychedelic jams, sample manipulation, & live looping mastery, Tyler is sure to fit the bill and to deliver. Shapeshifting into whatever the situation calls for, he draws […]

We Didn’t Vote for Him: Delaware and the Election of 1860

Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DE

Every four years we hear that “this is the most important election in our history,” but what happened in the election of 1860 that took the country into a civil war? Explore the issues to understand why Delawareans didn’t vote for Abraham Lincoln and discover how he won despite not receiving a single vote in […]

Friends of Folk Concert Series: Chris English Duo

Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DE

Chris English offers a combination of deep traditional acoustic blues and solid original material. Delta blues is his forte, singing, playing guitar and harp, stamping out the time on an old wooden Coca Cola crate. He uses vintage guitars from the 20's and '30's to replicate the sound and feeling of the blues he has […]

Who Were the Signers: Delaware’s Ratification Document

In honor of Delaware Day, tours of the Old State House will focus on the stories of some of the signers of Delaware's ratification document. Come visit us and hear the story of how Delaware earned its nickname of the First State! Building tours start at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and […]

Friends of Folk Concert Series: Bryan & the Barn Owls

Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DE

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, […]