Absalom Jones, Richard Allen and the Free African Society
Local historian Syl Woolford will describe the lives and careers of Priest Absalom Jones and Bishop Richard Allen and their roles in building the early AME Church.
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Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DE
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Make a Sailor Valentine
Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DEPurchased by sailors on their travels to give to their sweethearts back home, sailor valentines were popular souvenirs. Learn about these intricate works of art and make one yourself! This […]
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Delaware’s Presidents: Not Just Joe
Site Supervisor Juliette Wurm will give an overview about the first 10 Delaware Executives who were called Presidents instead of Governors. This will cover the Revolutionary era and the Early […]
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Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations
John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DEDemonstrations 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 1-3 p.m. […]
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Connecting a Million Notes: Uncovering the Life of New Castle’s Last Chinese Laundryman
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesNew Castle Court House Museum Lead Interpreter Allison Reardon will discuss her research into Belman Lui, the last proprietor of the "Chinese laundry" at 123 Delaware St in New Castle. […]
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Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation
Final_February 2026_State Review Board_Minutes
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State Review Board Meeting
Center of Material Culture 1351 W. North St., Suite 102, Dover, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Zwaanendael Museum/Fort Miles Program
Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DEMore information to come.
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The Emergence of American Military Medicine under Washington
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesIn partnership with the Battell and Read Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, historian Dr. Frederick Magner will discuss the establishment of military medicine under George Washington, turning a neglected field […]