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 the story of how Delaware earned its nickname of the First State! Building tours start at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and […]
Born into a family with a deep love of music, Bryan was quickly drawn into the art. Bryan’s first guitar was a flamenco guitar handed down from his uncle. As he moved in and out of various bands through high school/college, Bryan developed a unique songwriting style derived from his many influences, including John Denver, […]
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.
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 in the Mansion Dining Room.
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 of skilled musicians who bring together a rich mix of traditional and original tunes. Their sound is characterized by lively mandolin and intricate dobro leads, […]
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 grant from the National Park Service. Questions and comments from the public will be heard after the presentation concludes. This meeting will be held in […]
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 state's preservation policies in accordance with federal standards. As part of its responsibilities, the State Review Board evaluates historic properties for placement in the National […]
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 Army camps, forts, and bases. Even today the state still has numerous U.S. Army National Guard armoires and installations as well as New Castle Air […]
