We Didn’t Vote for Him: Delaware and the Election of 1860
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 […]
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Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DE
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History Revival: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake with Alexis Aggrey
Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DEPresentation: The unique relationship between African Americans and the Chesapeake Bay contains an abundance of untold stories, as told in the documentary, Water’s Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake. Join […]
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History Revival: A Culinary History of Southern Delaware
Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DEPresentation: Historic farms and waterways crisscross Southern Delaware, connecting its residents to a set of rich culinary traditions. The original Nanticoke inhabitants baked hearty johnny cakes and hunted wild game. […]
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Friends of Folk Concert Series: Chris English Duo
Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DEChris 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 […]
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History Revival: Tea on the Delaware
Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DEPresentation: The Lewes Historical Society will discuss the history of drinks and drinking in Lewes, Delaware. Topics include coffee and tea in Lewes, as well as meeting places and taverns […]
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Escape New Castle
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesPiece together clues left in the Assembly Room as you try to move Delaware's Capital before the British arrive in this exciting escape room! Rooms will run from 6:00 to […]
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Bayberry Candle Workshop
A workshop on the bayberry, how the wax was produced and the opportunity to dip your own bayberry candle. This program is held in conjunction with Delaware National Estuarine Research […]
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Escape New Castle
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesPiece together clues left in the Assembly Room as you try to move Delaware's Capital before the British arrive in this exciting escape room! Rooms will run from 6:00 to […]
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Hospitality Night at the Zwaanendael Museum
Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DEHoliday-themed program in which the museum will be decorated for the season by the Sussex Gardeners including luminarias lighting the entrance walkway. Activities will include historical interpreters, demonstrations, music and […]
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Delaware Day: We the People
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesAs part of our Delaware Day celebration, visitors can learn how certain events influence and help lawmakers create legislation that protects citizens' rights. Participants will put themselves in lawmakers' shoes […]