46th Annual Nanticoke Powwow

Hudson Fields 30045 Eaglecrest Rd, Milton, DE

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) is a proud sponsor of this year's powwow.

Art Workshop

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

Participants will get to explore using pastels with local artist Dennis Young and then use those skills on Saturday to make art on the New Castle Green. This workshop is required if you are going to be attending the Plein Air on Saturday but if you join the workshop you are not required to join […]

Pastels on The Green

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

 Workshop attendees will get the chance to use their skills and do pastel art on the New Castle Green. The Thursday workshop is required if you are going to be attending the Plein Air on Saturday but if you join the workshop you are not required to join the art making on the Green. Space […]

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. in the Mansion Dining Room.

Addressing the Silence: Town Hall in Partnership with the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice

Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE

Register and join us in-person at the Lewes Public Library’s large meeting room.   We are thrilled to invite you to an informative Town Hall! The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) is proud to unveil a groundbreaking collaboration with the John Dickinson Plantation (JDP).   Town Hall Discussion Highlights   About “Addressing the Silence” […]

African Burial Ground Guided Visitation

John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE

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 8/23/2024 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 and free […]

National Estuaries Day Week at the John Dickinson Plantation

St. Jones Reserve 818 Kitts Hummock Rd, Dover, DE

Join DNERR and John Dickinson Plantation education staff for a free hike from the St. Jones Reserve to the John Dickinson Plantation and back. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area while experiencing the twilight life of the St. Jones Estuary. Registration is required. Click this link to register: National Estuaries Week […]

World Vexillology Day – Flags Over Delaware

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Over Delaware’s 390 years of history, numerous flags have flown over the state. Presentation discusses these flags and how they have influenced other flags currently flying throughout the state.

Mysteries of History

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 much more. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a […]

History Revival: Produce and Dairy Farming in the Small Wonder State

Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE

Presentation: Staff from the Delaware Agricultural Museum will provide an overview of a recently opened exhibition in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution. Then, a history of the Dairy industry in Delaware in advance of another new exhibit, “Dairying in Delaware” (2025).    Speakers: Dr.Christiane Warren is a highly sought after conference panelist, award-winning educator and published […]