Join the staff at the New Castle Court House Museum for a walking tour of New Castle Green and learn about the history of Green and the structures around it.
Visit to experience a variety of pastimes from over two hundred years ago! Outdoor games 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the East Yard and indoor games 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Dining Room of the Mansion.
This year’s theme for History Revival is historic sporting! Check back for specific details about program presenters.
Join the staff at the New Castle Court House Museum for a walking tour of New Castle Green and learn about the history of Green and the structures around it.
Honor National Food Bank Day by donating goods at the Zwaanendael Museum during the first week of September.
Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck. The begins at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak conservation facility. There, attendees will see the surviving hull of […]
Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck. The begins at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak conservation facility. There, attendees will see the surviving hull of […]
The State Historic Preservation Office invites the public to join in a conversation about historic preservation issues in Delaware. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025, at the Dover Public Library. People are encouraged to attend in person, but there is an option to join online as well. Click here […]
Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck. The begins at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak conservation facility. There, attendees will see the surviving hull of […]
This is an opportunity to visit the African burial ground and engage with guides about the complex history of the site. Reservations are required and can be made after 8/20/2025 by calling 302-739-3277. This program is recommended for ages 13 and older. The burial ground is believed to be the final resting place for enslaved […]
