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SUMMARY:Walking Tour of the Green
DESCRIPTION:Join the staff at the New Castle Court House Museum for a walking tour of New Castle Green and learn about the history of Green and the structures around it.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/walking-tour-of-the-green/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250102T134812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T172222Z
UID:79247-1747440000-1747526399@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Day in Old New Castle
DESCRIPTION:How many events do you know of that can say they achieved their 100th?  This is every exciting for Historic New Castle and we have been proactively promoting that achievement. The theme for our 100th anniversary is to recreate the first 1925 event as well as A Day in Old New Castle through the decades. We are looking to have the original buildings and homes open\, plus other private homes and gardens. We will have family friendly activities that are free of charge so anyone can come enjoy the day! \nIf you purchase a ticket you receive: \n\nDock tour on the Kalmar Nyckel \nHistoric houses and gardens open for tour\nMuseums and church tours\n$1 off ticket price if you dress in Colonial or Victorian period clothing\n\nThe following features are Free of Charge throughout the day: \n\n1900-1940 antique cars from the Brandywine Antique Car Club\nSteam Cars from the Marshall Steam Car Museum\nThe Wheelmen antique velocipedes and bicycles\n1st Delaware Regiment Encampment/Ft. Casimir Garrison Encampment\nColonial Artisans and crafts \n​Children’s activities \nSaturday Market ​\nAnd so much more…. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/day-in-old-new-castle/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250410T150658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T171528Z
UID:80655-1747303200-1747306800@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Walk to the DeBraak
DESCRIPTION:Join this special tour that explores the history\, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak\, an 18th century shipwreck! \nThe begins at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak conservation facility. There\, attendees will see the surviving hull of the ship and learn more about the history\, crew and sinking of the DeBraak through a guided presentation and display of artifacts. \nEach tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Individuals ages10 and up are welcome. Space is limited to 18 participants. Footwear is required for participants.  \nPrior registration is encouraged. Walk ups are welcome if space is available. To register\, email zmuseum@delaware.gov or call (302) 645-1148. \nThis is a free program!
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/hms-debraak-tour-3/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250410T150555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T171546Z
UID:80650-1746889200-1746892800@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Walk to the DeBraak
DESCRIPTION:Join this special tour that explores the history\, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak\, an 18th century shipwreck! \nThe begins at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak conservation facility. There\, attendees will see the surviving hull of the ship and learn more about the history\, crew and sinking of the DeBraak through a guided presentation and display of artifacts. \nEach tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Individuals ages10 and up are welcome. Space is limited to 18 participants. Footwear is required for participants.  \nPrior registration is encouraged. Walk ups are welcome if space is available. To register\, email zmuseum@delaware.gov or call (302) 645-1148. \nThis is a free program!
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/hms-debraak-tour-2/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250306T144914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T144914Z
UID:80194-1746882000-1746889200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/thistledown-fiber-arts-guild-demonstrations-5/
LOCATION:John Dickinson Plantation\, 340 Kitts Hummock Road\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:John Dickinson Plantation,Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250409T192728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T192728Z
UID:80640-1746280800-1746284400@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:May Day Activity at the Zwaanendael Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the changing seasons with a seasonal craft! Throughout 2025\, the Zwaanendael Museum will offer short\, 15 minute lectures paired with a fun\, easy to-do craft that connects to natural\, nautical and agricultural traditions. Learn about what is in season\, the kinds of wildlife and plant life to look out for\, and then make a May Day related flower craft. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/may-day-activity-at-the-zwaanendael-museum/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250218T155146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T155152Z
UID:79712-1746266400-1746288000@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Dover Days at John Dickinson Plantation
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Dover Days at the John Dickinson Plantation! Activities include tours of the mansion and historic demonstrations. At 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. there will be guided walks to the African Burial Ground\, weather permitting. Meet at the Log’d Dwelling to join your guides for the walk. The mile round-trip walk to the African  Burial Ground will include a moment of silence when arriving there. This opportunity to visit the African Burial Ground does not require a reservation. \nFor the safety of guests and staff\, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event due to inclement and/or dangerous weather conditions.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/dover-days-at-john-dickinson-plantation/
LOCATION:John Dickinson Plantation\, 340 Kitts Hummock Road\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:John Dickinson Plantation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
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CREATED:20250129T162959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T144713Z
UID:79516-1746266400-1746288000@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Dover Days at the Old State House
DESCRIPTION:The Old State House will be open to the public for self-guided tours and activities as part of the annual Dover Days celebration.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/dover-days-at-the-old-state-house/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 25 The Green\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:Old State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250410T150505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T171605Z
UID:80644-1746093600-1746097200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Walk to the DeBraak
DESCRIPTION:Join this special tour that explores the history\, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak\, an 18th century shipwreck! \nThe begins at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak conservation facility. There\, attendees will see the surviving hull of the ship and learn more about the history\, crew and sinking of the DeBraak through a guided presentation and display of artifacts. \nEach tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Individuals ages10 and up are welcome. Space is limited to 18 participants. Footwear is required for participants.  \nPrior registration is encouraged. Walk ups are welcome if space is available. To register\, email zmuseum@delaware.gov or call (302) 645-1148. \nThis is a free program!
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/hms-debraak-tour/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250314T181009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T164142Z
UID:80365-1745604000-1745607600@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Escape of the New Castle Prisoner
DESCRIPTION:Join staff from First State National Historical Park and the New Castle Court House Museum for a NEW Escape Room: “Escape of The New Castle Prisoner”. During the program participants will solve educational\, engaging puzzles that will determine which prisoner escaped their cell and where they went. During the program\, participants will search for clues inside the Sheriff’s House\, break into a jail cell\, and attempt the locate the escaped convict. Registration is required for this program and is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nWhere: Sheriff’s House Welcome Center (10 Market Street\, New Castle DE 19720)\nCost: FREE\nAge: This program is geared towards people 10 years of age or older. Younger participants may attend but may struggle with following the content. \nNumber of Participants: 2 minimum; 8 maximum \nRegistration: To register for the program please email firststate@nps.gov the following information: \n\n\nPreferred date and time (5:00pm or 6:00pm)\n\n\nNumber of people in your party participating in the program
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/new-castle-court-house-escape-room-4/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250314T180856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T164204Z
UID:80359-1745600400-1745604000@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Escape of the New Castle Prisoner
DESCRIPTION:Join staff from First State National Historical Park and the New Castle Court House Museum for a NEW Escape Room: “Escape of The New Castle Prisoner”. During the program participants will solve educational\, engaging puzzles that will determine which prisoner escaped their cell and where they went. During the program\, participants will search for clues inside the Sheriff’s House\, break into a jail cell\, and attempt the locate the escaped convict. Registration is required for this program and is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nWhere: Sheriff’s House Welcome Center (10 Market Street\, New Castle DE 19720)\nCost: FREE\nAge: This program is geared towards people 10 years of age or older. Younger participants may attend but may struggle with following the content. \nNumber of Participants: 2 minimum; 8 maximum \nRegistration: To register for the program please email firststate@nps.gov the following information: \n\n\nPreferred date and time (5:00pm or 6:00pm)\n\n\nNumber of people in your party participating in the program
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/new-castle-court-house-escape-room-3/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250311T133031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T164219Z
UID:80334-1745517600-1745521200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Escape of the New Castle Prisoner
DESCRIPTION:Join staff from First State National Historical Park and the New Castle Court House Museum for a NEW Escape Room: “Escape of The New Castle Prisoner”. During the program participants will solve educational\, engaging puzzles that will determine which prisoner escaped their cell and where they went. During the program\, participants will search for clues inside the Sheriff’s House\, break into a jail cell\, and attempt the locate the escaped convict. Registration is required for this program and is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nWhere: Sheriff’s House Welcome Center (10 Market Street\, New Castle DE 19720)\nCost: FREE\nAge: This program is geared towards people 10 years of age or older. Younger participants may attend but may struggle with following the content. \nNumber of Participants: 2 minimum; 8 maximum \nRegistration: To register for the program please email firststate@nps.gov the following information: \n\n\nPreferred date and time (5:00pm or 6:00pm)\n\n\nNumber of people in your party participating in the program
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/new-castle-court-house-escape-room-2/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250311T132945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T164238Z
UID:80328-1745514000-1745517600@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Escape of the New Castle Prisoner
DESCRIPTION:Join staff from First State National Historical Park and the New Castle Court House Museum for a NEW Escape Room: “Escape of The New Castle Prisoner”. During the program participants will solve educational\, engaging puzzles that will determine which prisoner escaped their cell and where they went. During the program\, participants will search for clues inside the Sheriff’s House\, break into a jail cell\, and attempt the locate the escaped convict. Registration is required for this program and is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nWhere: Sheriff’s House Welcome Center (10 Market Street\, New Castle DE 19720)\nCost: FREE\nAge: This program is geared towards people 10 years of age or older. Younger participants may attend but may struggle with following the content. \nNumber of Participants: 2 minimum; 8 maximum \nRegistration: To register for the program please email firststate@nps.gov the following information: \n\n\nPreferred date and time (5:00pm or 6:00pm)\n\n\nNumber of people in your party participating in the program
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/new-castle-court-house-escape-room/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250317T131246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T164511Z
UID:80376-1745431200-1745434800@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Escape of the New Castle Prisoner
DESCRIPTION:Join staff from First State National Historical Park and the New Castle Court House Museum for a NEW Escape Room: “Escape of The New Castle Prisoner”. During the program participants will solve educational\, engaging puzzles that will determine which prisoner escaped their cell and where they went. During the program\, participants will search for clues inside the Sheriff’s House\, break into a jail cell\, and attempt the locate the escaped convict. Registration is required for this program and is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nWhere: Sheriff’s House Welcome Center (10 Market Street\, New Castle DE 19720)\nCost: FREE\nAge: This program is geared towards people 10 years of age or older. Younger participants may attend but may struggle with following the content. \nNumber of Participants: 2 minimum; 8 maximum \nRegistration: To register for the program please email firststate@nps.gov the following information: \n\n\nPreferred date and time (5:00pm or 6:00pm)\n\n\nNumber of people in your party participating in the program
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/new-castle-court-house-escape-room-6/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250317T131206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T164535Z
UID:80370-1745427600-1745431200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Escape of the New Castle Prisoner
DESCRIPTION:Join staff from First State National Historical Park and the New Castle Court House Museum for a NEW Escape Room: “Escape of The New Castle Prisoner”. During the program participants will solve educational\, engaging puzzles that will determine which prisoner escaped their cell and where they went. During the program\, participants will search for clues inside the Sheriff’s House\, break into a jail cell\, and attempt the locate the escaped convict. Registration is required for this program and is on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nWhere: Sheriff’s House Welcome Center (10 Market Street\, New Castle DE 19720)\nCost: FREE\nAge: This program is geared towards people 10 years of age or older. Younger participants may attend but may struggle with following the content. \nNumber of Participants: 2 minimum; 8 maximum \nRegistration: To register for the program please email firststate@nps.gov the following information: \n\n\nPreferred date and time (5:00pm or 6:00pm)\n\n\nNumber of people in your party participating in the program
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/new-castle-court-house-escape-room-5/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250102T134712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T134712Z
UID:79241-1745064000-1745067600@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Native Bee Talk
DESCRIPTION:Local Beekeeper Thomas Lunt will talk about the importance of native bees and native plants for those bees.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/native-bee-talk/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250303T163154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192525Z
UID:80106-1744898400-1744902000@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Downtown Lewes Nature Tour
DESCRIPTION:Walk though Lewes with a fresh set of eyes!  Join Zwaanendael Interpreter Laurie C. for this new walking tour which focuses on the unique natural landscape of Lewes. Learn about native and non-native plants found in the town\, and see things you might not have noticed at first glance. Registration required.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/downtown-lewes-nature-tour/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250314T133444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T133447Z
UID:80341-1744797600-1744804800@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 state’s preservation policies in accordance with federal standards. As part of its responsibilities\, the State Review Board evaluates historic properties for placement in the National Register of Historic Places\, and provides professional advice on historic preservation matters.\n \nThe next State Review Board is scheduled for April 16 2025\, from 10am to noon\, at the Delaware Center for Material Culture (1351 West North Street Suite 102\, Dover\, DE)\, with the option to attend virtually via Zoom. Please note\, this meeting will include a continuation of the Boards January 15\, 2025\, meeting\, where the Board did not have quorum and was unable to make motions or vote. As part of the meeting\, State Review Board members will consider the nomination for Independence Mall\, located at 1601 Concord Pike in Wilmington\, and the Mitchell-Biden House\, located at 228 North Star Road in Newark for submission to the National Park Service for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. For a copy of the either nomination please visit our website at https://history.delaware.gov/ or contact Emily Whaley at Emily.Whaley@delaware.gov.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/delaware-state-review-board-for-historic-preservation-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Delaware Center for Material Culture (CMC)\, 1351 W North Street\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250102T134541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T134541Z
UID:79236-1744462800-1744470000@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/thistledown-fiber-arts-guild-demonstrations-8/
LOCATION:John Dickinson Plantation\, 340 Kitts Hummock Road\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:John Dickinson Plantation,Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250102T134317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T134317Z
UID:79230-1744455600-1744470000@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Make a Delft Tile
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Delft tiles and make one yourself! No ceramic experience is required\, these Delft tiles are made with pre-fabricated white tiles that can be decorated however you like. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/make-a-delft-tile-2/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250102T134220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T134220Z
UID:79226-1743850800-1743865200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Make a Delft Tile
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Delft tiles and make one yourself! No ceramic experience is required\, these Delft tiles are made with pre-fabricated white tiles that can be decorated however you like. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/make-a-delft-tile/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250129T163609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T185303Z
UID:79522-1743811200-1743897599@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:2025 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 5\, 2025\nThe Arsenal\n30 Market St.\, New Castle\, DE 19720\nThe Delaware State Historic Preservation Office\, in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware\, is organizing the annual symposium on Delaware archaeology and history\, to be hosted this year by the New Castle Historical Society. This annual symposium will feature presentations highlighting archaeological investigations\, historical research and related topics for the Delmarva Peninsula and surrounding areas. This event is free and open to the public. \nFor additional information\, contact Hannah Lewis at Hannah.Lewis@delaware.gov or by calling 302-736-7437. The full schedule of events can be found below. \n\n9-9:15 a.m.: Welcome\nGwen Davis (Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer) & John Martin (President of the Archaeological Society of Delaware) \n\n9:15-9:45 a.m.: Out of the Field and Into the Flat: Understanding Collections Management and its Importance in Archaeology\nKarli Palmer (Curator\, HCA) \n\n9:45-10:15 a.m.: Maintaining Middle Woodland Relationships at Millsboro Pond\, Sussex County\nJohn Martin (Cultural Resources Program Supervisor\, DelDOT)  \n\nBreak \n\n10:30-11 a.m.: Rescue Archaeology at Lovett Farmstead\, Middletown\nAnna Hansen (Student\, University of Delaware) \n\n11-11:30 a.m.: Colonial Ceramic Fashions in the Delaware Valley: Testing Taste in a Community of Faith\nJohn McCarthy (Archaeologist\, DelDOT) \n\n11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Shedding Light on Black History in Delaware with the Plantation Stories Project\nAnnie Fenimore (Lead Interpreter\, John Dickinson Plantation\, HCA) \n\nLunch \n\n1-1:30 p.m.: A Nearly Forgotten Early 20th Century Avocational Archaeologist – and Delawarean – Who Helped Change the Profession Forever\nSteve Cox (Historical Interpreter\, Johnson Victrola Museum\, HCA) \n\n1:30-2 p.m.: Fast Landing to Duck Creek Crossroads\nBruce Bendler (Adjunct Professor of History\, University of Delaware) \n\nBreak \n\n2:15-2:45 p.m.: Phase II Excavations at the Francina Plantation\nBill Liebknecht (Dovetail Cultural Resource Group) \n\n2:45 – 3:15 p.m.: The Cannon Maston House: Architectural Investigations Provide New Understanding for One of Southern Delaware’s Earliest Buildings\nBarton Ross (President\, Barton Ross & Partners LLC) \n\n3:15-3:45 p.m.: Survey in Delaware: A Look Back and a Look Ahead\nGwen Davis\, Hannah Lewis\, & Sarah Carr (Delaware SHPO) \n\nClosing Remarks
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/2025-archaeology-and-history-symposium/
LOCATION:The Arsenal\, 30 Market St\, New Castle\, DE\, 19720\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T163000
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UID:79220-1743501600-1743525000@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Spring at the Zwaanendael Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spring season! Just in time for the Lewes Tulip Celebration\, the Zwaanendael Museum will be decorated by the Sussex Gardeners. Come visit the museum\, see the decorations\, and enjoy the local tulips.                   
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/spring-at-the-zwaanendael-museum/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20240729T174328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T151129Z
UID:77243-1741980600-1741984200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Friends of Folk Concert Series: Skyler Cumbia
DESCRIPTION: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 surrounding areas through open mics and gigging at coffee shops\, breweries\, and music festivals. From connections made through those experiences\, she was able to record and release an EP of original music this year. Her music is influenced and inspired by experiences and thoughts on life\, international travels\, love of nature\, and much more. As a music therapist\, Skyler works for a hospice company\, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of nurses\, social workers\, and chaplains to manage symptoms and support patients physically\, mentally\, emotionally\, and spiritually. She visits patients wherever they live in Delaware and uses their preferred music to decrease pain\, anxiety\, shortness of breath\, etc. She may also support them in life review and reminiscence and provide the opportunity for engagement in active music making\, songwriting\, or legacy projects. \nLearn more about Skyler Cumbia on her website.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/friends-of-folk-concert-series-skyler-cumbia/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 25 The Green\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:Friends of Folk Concert Series,Old State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20241126T163057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T163057Z
UID:78940-1741438800-1741446000@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION: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 takes place in the Mansion Dining Room.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/thistledown-fiber-arts-guild-demonstrations-7/
LOCATION:John Dickinson Plantation\, 340 Kitts Hummock Road\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:John Dickinson Plantation,Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250102T133742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T174545Z
UID:79214-1741431600-1741435200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Stories and History: Let's Talk About Monuments
DESCRIPTION:Museum staff will use a toolkit from the Delaware Humanities to discuss monuments\, their controversies and possible creative solutions with a guided activity.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/stories-and-history-lets-talk-about-monuments/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250129T162905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T133604Z
UID:79510-1741428000-1741433400@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Tea Time Fun with History and Science
DESCRIPTION:Join DNERR and John Dickinson Plantation education staff for a free morning of history and science. Sip tea while learning about the historical purposes of tea\, specifically how tea was integrated throughout life at the John Dickinson Plantation. But tea isn’t just for drinking\, it is also for innovative research! Learn how DNERR scientists use tea to measure decomposition in the marsh surrounding the St. Jones River. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/tea-time-fun-with-history-and-science/
LOCATION:St. Jones Reserve\, 818 Kitts Hummock Rd\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:John Dickinson Plantation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250129T185908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T144832Z
UID:79535-1740564000-1740571200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:CANCELED Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 state’s preservation policies in accordance with federal standards. As part of its responsibilities\, the State Review Board evaluates historic properties for placement in the National Register of Historic Places\, and provides professional advice on historic preservation matters.\n \nThe next State Review Board is scheduled for February 26 2025\, from 10am to noon\, at the Delaware Center for Material Culture (1351 West North Street Suite 102\, Dover\, DE)\, with the option to attend virtually via Zoom. Please note\, this meeting is a continuation of the Boards January 15\, 2025\, meeting\, where the Board did not have quorum and was unable to make motions or vote. As part of the meeting\, State Review Board members will consider the nomination for Independence Mall\, located at 1601 Concord Pike in Wilmington for submission to the National Park Service for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. For a copy of the nomination please visit our website at https://history.delaware.gov/ or contact Emily Whaley at Emily.Whaley@delaware.gov.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/delaware-state-review-board-for-historic-preservation-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Delaware Center for Material Culture (CMC)\, 1351 W North Street\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20241126T162758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T162758Z
UID:78922-1740225600-1740229200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Collision on Route 40: Cold War Tensions and Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION: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 between Baltimore and the Delaware Memorial Bridge\, international diplomacy\, African decolonization\, Jim Crow\, Soviet propagandists\, and Freedom Riders collided\, forcing a confrontation for the Kennedy administration that involved global tensions and domestic policy.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/collision-on-route-40-cold-war-tensions-and-civil-rights/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T154948
CREATED:20250122T183852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T133711Z
UID:79454-1740160800-1740168000@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Trivia Night with John Dickinson Plantation at the St. Jones Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a surplus of Delaware-related history and nature knowledge you would love to showoff? Do you like engaging in friendly competition and want the chance to win a cool prize? Then you should join DNERR and the John Dickinson Plantation’s education team for a Delaware-themed science and history trivia night at the ST. Jones Reserve! \nLight refreshments will be provided. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/trivia-night-with-john-dickinson-plantation-at-the-st-jones-reserve/
LOCATION:St. Jones Reserve\, 818 Kitts Hummock Rd\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:John Dickinson Plantation
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