Spirit of New Castle

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

The annual citywide holiday event to shop and explore the museums and houses of Historic New Castle at the holidays. For more information visit the Spirit of New Castle website. […]

Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

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 […]

Friends of Folk Concert Series: Red Smith & Blue Dawn

Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DE

Red Smith and Blue Dawn is an acoustic string band known for their captivating blend of folk, bluegrass, and Americana music. Formed in January 2024 the band features a lineup […]

Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site Rehabilitation Project Public Meeting

Buena Vista Conference Center 661 S DuPont Hwy, New Castle, DE, United States

Delaware Division of Historic and Cultural Affairs and Cooch's Bridge Historic Site staff will present information about rehabilitation efforts at the Cooch's Bridge Historic Site, partially funded by a Semiquincentennial […]

Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation Meeting

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

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 […]

Chow Time: The History of Military Food in Delaware

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

Throughout the military history of the United States, the state of Delaware has supplied some of the best soldiers in the nation as well as being the home to numerous […]

The Trial of Thomas Garrett

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

Come participate in the 1848 trial of abolitionist Thomas Garrett in the very court room where it happened. Volunteers will get the chance to stand as witnesses or even been […]

Make a Sailor Valentine

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Purchased by sailors for their sweethearts back home, sailor valentines were popular souvenirs.  Learn about these intricate works of art and make one yourself!