Blue Hens and Bugbears
Partnership with Delaware Historical Society, New Castle Public Library and New Castle Court House Museum. Come play a revolutionary inspired game of Dungeons and Dragons in a revolutionary era building. […]
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New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United States
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Road to Liberty
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesVisitors can come play an original board game created by Delaware Public Archives staff to help kids learn about Delaware’s role in the Revolutionary War. Designed for quick play – […]
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Make a Delft Tile
Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DELearn about Delft tiles and make one yourself! No ceramic experience is required, these Delft tiles are made with pre-fabricated white tiles that can be decorated however you like. This […]
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Encircled by Silence: Delaware’s Isolation in the Revolutionary War
Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DEWhat did Delawareans experience during the American Revolution? With the British raiding along the coast, American patrols stalking the Brandywine Valley, and riots and uprisings in their own backyards, the […]
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The Emergence of American Military Medicine under Washington
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesWith 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 […]
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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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Revolutionary River: The Delaware Waterway & the War for Independence
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesThe Delaware River was more than an obstacle crossed by Washington's army on December 25th, 1776. At the heart of its 120 navigable miles lay Philadelphia, the Revolutionary capital of […]
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2026 Delmarva Archaeology & History Symposium
Historic Lewes Maritime Musuem 101 Adams Avenue, Lewe, DE, United StatesThe Delaware State Historic Preservation Office of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware, will present the annual Delmarva Archaeology and History […]
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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 StatesThe 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 […]
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Old State House Extended Hours
As part of Dover Days festivities, the Old State House will have special extended hours. The building will be open to visitors 10am to 9pm.