World Vexillology Day – Flags Over Delaware
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.
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Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE
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Mysteries of History
Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DEExplore 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 […]
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History Revival: Produce and Dairy Farming in the Small Wonder State
Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DEPresentation: 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 […]
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Friends of Folk Concert Series: Tyler Greene
Old State House 25 The Green, Dover, DEUnpredictable in genre or instrumentation, Delaware native Tyler Greene is always striving to explore new methods of songwriting, production, and performance. With a show that features acoustic asides, psychedelic jams, sample manipulation, & live looping mastery, Tyler is sure to fit the bill and to deliver. Shapeshifting into whatever the situation calls for, he draws […]
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Historic Trades Day
John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DEExplore historic occupations at the John Dickinson Plantation. Learn about historic woodworking from a peg and shingle maker. Experience the sights and sounds of a blacksmith at work. Learn how to spin wool on a drop spindle and dye it different colors. Enjoy the challenge of playing historic games and tour a historic house museum.
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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. in the Mansion Dining Room.
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Mysteries of History
Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DEExplore 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 […]
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Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation Meeting
Delaware Center for Material Culture (CMC) 1351 W North Street, Dover, DEThe Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation serves as the advisory body to the state historic preservation officer, the official appointed by the governor to oversee and implement the state's preservation policies in accordance with federal standards. As part of its responsibilities, the State Review Board evaluates historic properties for placement in the National […]
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Well-Seasoned Heirlooms
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesHistoric Site Interpreter Kimberly Fritsch of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ New Castle Court House Museum shines a spotlight on the practices, recipes and women throughout Delaware history as they speak to us through their food. This is a virtual event hosted via New Castle Court House Museum's Facebook page.
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History Revival: The History of Military Food in Delaware
Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DEPresentation: From the Revolutionary War to WWII, this program will outline the history of foods consumed by military personnel throughout Delaware’s history. Speaker: Mark Wilson is the Lead Interpreter at Zwaanendael Museum. His focuses at the museum include educational programming, researching local topics such as Lewes and maritime history, and working closely with part-time staff. […]