Historic Trades Day
Explore 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 […]
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John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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History Revival: Chickens on Delmarva – 100 Years of Backyard Flocks, Farms and Friends
Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DEPresentation: A visual review of the 100 year history of the chicken industry - including great stories, a precise procedure for building a chicken farm, introduction to some outstanding/award winning […]
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Lantern Tour of John Dickinson Plantation
John Dickinson Plantation 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DEVisit the John Dickinson Plantation for an evening tour. Enjoy a wagon ride with the staff from the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR). Enjoy a bit of gossip in […]
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William Penn Day
New Castle Court House Museum 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, United StatesCelebrate the landing of William Penn in America! Attendees will get to hear about the Treaty William Penn made with the Leni Lenape from the Penn Treaty Museum at 12 […]