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 […]
Presentation: 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 […]
Presentation: 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. […]
Chris 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 […]
Presentation: 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 […]
Piece 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 […]
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 […]
Piece 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 […]
As 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 […]
In honor of Delaware Day, tours of the Old State House will focus on the stories of some of the signers of Delaware's ratification document. Come visit us and hear […]
