Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and more unusual history of Lewes with this spooky walking tour! Participants will wind through downtown Lewes while Zwaanendael Interpreters share stories of shipwrecks, mysterious disappearances, and […]

History Revival: Produce and Dairy Farming in the Small Wonder State

Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE

Presentation: Staff from the Delaware Agricultural Museum will provide an overview of a recently opened exhibition in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution. Then, a history of the Dairy industry in […]

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, […]

Historic Trades Day

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

Explore historic occupations at the John Dickinson Plantation. Learn about historic woodworking from a peg and shingle maker.  Experience the sights and sounds of a blacksmith at work. Learn how […]

Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

Demonstrations by the Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild. Program occurs during tours to explore fiber arts pursuits and may include spinning, weaving, knitting, and other historic handcrafts. Group meeting 1-3 p.m. […]

Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and more unusual history of Lewes with this spooky walking tour! Participants will wind through downtown Lewes while Zwaanendael Interpreters share stories of shipwrecks, mysterious disappearances, and […]

Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation Meeting

Delaware Center for Material Culture (CMC) 1351 W North Street, Dover, DE

The Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation serves as the advisory body to the state historic preservation officer, the official appointed by the governor to oversee and implement the […]

Well-Seasoned Heirlooms

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

Historic Site Interpreter Kimberly Fritsch of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ New Castle Court House Museum shines a spotlight on the practices, recipes and women throughout Delaware […]

History Revival: The History of Military Food in Delaware

Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE

Presentation: From the Revolutionary War to WWII, this program will outline the history of foods consumed by military personnel throughout Delaware’s history. Speaker: Mark Wilson is the Lead Interpreter at […]

Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and more unusual history of Lewes with this spooky walking tour! Participants will wind through downtown Lewes while Zwaanendael Interpreters share stories of shipwrecks, mysterious disappearances, and […]