The Friends of Cooch’s Bridge will hold their annual Juneteenth event at Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site, a Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs property. This free event features keynote speaker Dr. Cheryl Renee Gooch, with a musical performance by Martin Hargrove, remarks by Patricia Wilson Aden, and a research update by CBHS site supervisor. Parking […]
Meet our costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment. Learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist from Lewes during the Revolutionary War. Other rotating activities my be available. Good for all ages. No cost to participate. Questions? Call (302) 645-1148 or email zmuseum@delaware.gov
The 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 […]
Meet our costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment. Learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist from Lewes during the Revolutionary War. Other rotating activities may be available. Good for all ages. No cost to participate.
Lead Historical Interpreter at Zwaanendael, Mark Wilson, will discuss be portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment, and learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist in Delaware during the American Revolution.
What was life in Delaware like at the time of independence? What factors and conditions had shaped the colony soon-to-be state, and influenced its people? Who were the participants in these events, and in which ways did they choose, or were able, to participate? To help answer these questions, this presentation will examine aspects of […]
Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck. The tour will start 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 facility. There, attendees will see the […]
Join us on the Green as we watch "1776" and discuss some of the history of the movie. Be sure to bring your furry friend to enjoy this movie.
Declaration of Independence readings at 2pm and 4pm -- Witness the Declaration of Independence read on Dover’s Historic Green just steps from where colonists first heard it back in 1776. Visitors to the Old State House can enjoy self-guided tours of the state’s historic capital building while interacting with interpreters who share stories of Delaware’s […]
Meet our costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment. Learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist from Lewes during the Revolutionary War. Other rotating activities may be available. Good for all ages. No cost to participate.