Walk to DeBraak

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

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 […]

Public meeting on State Historic Preservation Plan

Dover Public Library 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE, United States

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, […]

Walk to DeBraak

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

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 […]

African Burial Ground Guided Visitation

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

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 […]

Fall Equinox Seasonal Activity @ Zwaanendael

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Celebrate the changing seasons with a seasonal craft! Throughout 2025, the Zwaanendael Museum will offer short, 15 minute lectures paired with a fun, easy to-do craft that connects to natural, […]

Friends of Cooch’s Bridge | Fifth Anniversary Picnic

Cooch's Bridge Historic Site 961 S. Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, Delaware, United States

Take an exclusive tour of restored buildings and enjoy a picnic at Cooch's Bridge Historic Site! Please join us to celebrate our Fifth Anniversary milestone at Cooch's Bridge Historic Site […]

Brown v. Board of Education: The Legal Battle to End Segregation

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

Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall and other great civil rights attorneys believed the fight for civil and equal rights should take place in the courts.  This presentation by Kathy Trusty […]

Mysteries of History walking tours

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and more unusual history of Lewes with this spooky walking tour! Participants will wind through downtown Lewes while Zwaanendael interpreters share stories of shipwrecks, mysterious disappearances and […]

Master of the Macabre: The Life and Works of Edgar Allan Poe

Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DE

In honor of Halloween, this program will describe the life and writings of Edgar Allan Poe, and it will include readings from some of his works. Audience members are encouraged […]