Name: In the Shadows of the Gallows: The History of Capital Punishment in America
Start: 2026-04-25T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-25T13:00:00-04:00
Location: New Castle Court House Museum

April 2026
April 11 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Emergence of American Military Medicine under Washington

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

With 32 years of distinguished service as a medical Officer in the United States Army, Dr. Wagner retired with the rank of Colonel. He is a noted medical historian and […]
April 11 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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 1-3 p.m. […]
April 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

In the Shadows of the Gallows: The History of Capital Punishment in America

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

The historical, legal, and ethical evolution of capital punishment in the United States is complex. This program examines public executions—particularly in Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic—from the era when the sheriff […]

April 2026