Historic Trades Day

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

Explore historic occupations at the John Dickinson Plantation: Learn about historic wood-working from a peg and shingle maker. Experience the sights and sounds of a blacksmith at work. Watch fiber arts pursuits, including spinning and weaving. Learn about pigments and paints while you paint your own watercolor. FREE ADMISSION340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. 10:30 a.m.–4 […]

Mysteries of History walking tours

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 much more. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The tour lasts approximately 80 minutes and is a […]

Mysteries of History walking tours

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 much more. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The tour lasts approximately 80 minutes and is a […]

Hip Hop Cultural Summit: Hip Hop’s Impact On Race and Culture

Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE, United States

The Delaware Art Museum will host the third annual Hip Hop Cultural Summit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. This year’s summit will highlight the history of Rosedale Beach. The keynote speaker will be Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, co-founder of the legendary Run-DMC. The event is free for members and children 6 […]

Mysteries of History walking tours

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 much more. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The tour lasts approximately 80 minutes and is a […]

Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation annual business meeting

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

The Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation will hold its annual business meeting from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ Center for Material Culture at 1351 W. North St., Suite 102, in Dover. The meeting will be conducted in person and remotely. Please […]

William Penn Day

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

The New Castle Court House Museum is hosting tours during William Penn Day, with historical interpreters on hand to answer questions and talk about William Penn's connection to New Castle and the Court House.   At 11 a.m., Doug Miller, site director of Penn's Pennsbury Manor home, will present "William Penn and the founding of […]

Mysteries of History walking tours

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 much more. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The tour lasts approximately 80 minutes and is a […]

Mysteries of History walking tours

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 much more. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The tour lasts approximately 80 minutes and is a […]

Mysteries of History walking tours

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 much more. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The tour lasts approximately 80 minutes and is a […]