Name: Mysteries of History
Start: 2026-10-31T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-31T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Zwaanendael Museum

September 2026
September 19 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Legacy and Landscape: Henry and Catherine’s Journey

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

This presentation explores the lives of Henry and Catherine Campbell, once enslaved in New Castle, Delaware. Their journey highlights Black autonomy and self-determination in New Castle during the decades following the American Revolution. Beginning with their conditional manumission from Daniel McLonen in 1783 and concluding with the probate records of Henry Campbell in 1813, this […]

Free
October 2026
October 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors, mysterious shipwrecks, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long. […]
October 3 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Loyalist on the Lawn

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Meet our costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment. Learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist from Lewes during the Revolutionary War. Other rotating activities may be available. Good for all ages. No cost to participate.
October 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors, mysterious shipwrecks, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long. There is […]
October 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors, mysterious shipwrecks, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long. There is […]
October 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors, mysterious shipwrecks, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long. There is […]
October 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors, mysterious shipwrecks, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long. There is […]
October 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors, mysterious shipwrecks, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long. There is […]
October 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors, mysterious shipwrecks, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long. There is […]
October 31 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors, mysterious shipwrecks, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long. There is […]

September 2026

October 2026