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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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 […]
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Quill Pen Writing
Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DEVisitors to the Old State House will have a chance to participate in quill pen demonstrations where they can try writing like people did in America’s early days.
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[Postponed] The First, First Ladies: Martha, Abigail and Dolley
Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DEHistoric Site Interpreter Susan Emory will describe the lives and contributions of Martha Washington, Abigail Adams and Dolley Madison to the early years of the American Republic.
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Women Scorned: Petit Reason and Punishment in 18th Century Delaware
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesWhen Delaware declared its independence in 1776, it prompted a plethora of changes pertaining to its government and legal system. As the state grew and evolved, it reflected on crime […]
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Friends of Folk Concert featuring The Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience
Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DE