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SUMMARY:William Penn Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:The New Castle Court House will celebrate William Penn’s landing at New Castle. You are welcome to visit through out the day (11-4) to learn about William Penn’s connection to Delaware. \nThey will host Iron Hill Science Center at 10 am to speak about the what Europeans like William Penn would have encountered here in Delaware.  \nAt 2pm they will host the Suzuki Academy from the Delaware Music School to play some Baroque music that would have been played in William Penn’s time.  \n 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/william-penn-day-2026/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
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SUMMARY:Mysteries of History
DESCRIPTION:Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors\, mysterious shipwrecks\, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long.  \nThere is no cost to participate\, but pre-registration is required. Call the Zwaanendael Museum at (302) 645-1148 or email Zmuseum@delaware.gov to reserve your spot. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/mysteries-of-history-8/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T203143Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing at the Dickinson
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wanted to experience your own Mr. Darcy or Miss Bennett moment\, or have simply wondered how all those dances you’ve seen in “Jane Austen” films work\, or just want to have a fun evening\, then you are definitely going to want to join the English country dance classes at John Dickinson Plantation.   \nMichelle Sebastian Aldrich will be teaching you English country dance (ECD) formations and figures\, as well as some social history and the historical importance of ECD.  Michelle has taught ECD since 2010\, beginning at Dumbarton House in Washington DC\, and is the Founder and Director of Sebastian ECD (formerly ECD in DC)\, an English country dance performance group that has performed at various venues\, such as The Folger Theatre in Washington DC.   \n ECD requires no prior experience – there is no fancy footwork needed\, and the figures are simple and easy to learn.  Every dance is taught and prompted by Michelle throughout the dance. Come get your steps in! \nIf you’ve ever wanted to try dancing\, this is a great opportunity! Classes are FREE! \n Participants must be 18 or older or 13 and older if accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. Call to pre-register at 302-739-3277. \n  Important notes: \n\nIt is not necessary to come to class with a partner.  ECD is “social”: partners can change throughout the class and are encouraged to do so.  This way everyone dances with everyone else\, and all contribute to the fun. \nWear loose\, comfortable clothes.  Whilst the steps are simple\, you will be moving!\nWear flat shoes that won’t skid or stick on a wood or cork floor.  The most important thing is that everyone can dance safely!
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/dancing-at-the-dickinson-3/
LOCATION:John Dickinson Plantation\, 340 Kitts Hummock Road\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
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SUMMARY:Mysteries of History
DESCRIPTION:Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors\, mysterious shipwrecks\, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long.  \nThere is no cost to participate\, but pre-registration is required. Call the Zwaanendael Museum at (302) 645-1148 or email Zmuseum@delaware.gov to reserve your spot. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/mysteries-of-history-11/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T121242
CREATED:20260724T152832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T152832Z
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SUMMARY:Mysteries of History
DESCRIPTION:Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors\, mysterious shipwrecks\, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long.  \nThere is no cost to participate\, but pre-registration is required. Call the Zwaanendael Museum at (302) 645-1148 or email Zmuseum@delaware.gov to reserve your spot. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/mysteries-of-history-9/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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CREATED:20260729T124212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T124212Z
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SUMMARY:Loyalty and Zeal
DESCRIPTION:Join Drew Shuptar-Rayvis\, a citizen and cultural ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation\, for a talk about the contributions\, struggles and sacrifices made by Algonkian peoples during the War of American Independence. \nLearn about the material culture and trade of Algonkian people during the revolution. Discover the complex political paths of patriotism\, Toryism\, and neutrality that shaped the history of Algonkian and Iroquois people and the contributions and choices they made to preserve their ways of life.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/loyalty-and-zeal/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
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SUMMARY:Dancing at the Dickinson
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wanted to experience your own Mr. Darcy or Miss Bennett moment\, or have simply wondered how all those dances you’ve seen in “Jane Austen” films work\, or just want to have a fun evening\, then you are definitely going to want to join the English country dance classes at John Dickinson Plantation.   \nMichelle Sebastian Aldrich will be teaching you English country dance (ECD) formations and figures\, as well as some social history and the historical importance of ECD.  Michelle has taught ECD since 2010\, beginning at Dumbarton House in Washington DC\, and is the Founder and Director of Sebastian ECD (formerly ECD in DC)\, an English country dance performance group that has performed at various venues\, such as The Folger Theatre in Washington DC.   \n ECD requires no prior experience – there is no fancy footwork needed\, and the figures are simple and easy to learn.  Every dance is taught and prompted by Michelle throughout the dance. Come get your steps in! \nIf you’ve ever wanted to try dancing\, this is a great opportunity! Classes are FREE! \n Participants must be 18 or older or 13 and older if accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. Call to pre-register at 302-739-3277. \n  Important notes: \n\nIt is not necessary to come to class with a partner.  ECD is “social”: partners can change throughout the class and are encouraged to do so.  This way everyone dances with everyone else\, and all contribute to the fun. \nWear loose\, comfortable clothes.  Whilst the steps are simple\, you will be moving!\nWear flat shoes that won’t skid or stick on a wood or cork floor.  The most important thing is that everyone can dance safely!
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/dancing-at-the-dickinson-6/
LOCATION:John Dickinson Plantation\, 340 Kitts Hummock Road\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T150000
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CREATED:20260724T165341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T165341Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Artist
DESCRIPTION:Artist and Zwaanendael Museum Lead Historical Interpreter Mark Wilson will showcase his illustrations of Native Americans from Delaware during the American Revolutionary War. Learn about his research\, and the service of Native Americans on both sides during the war. View the display on the first floor of the Zwaanendael Museum.  \nMark Wilson has hand drawn over 55 illustrations of Delawareans who fought during the Revolutionary War. Each illustration highlights the soldiers\, sailors\, and civilians who were part of the Revolutionary War. View the series on the Zwaanendael Museum’s Facebook page. Coloring page versions of each illustration are also available. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/meet-the-artist/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T180000
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CREATED:20260724T160535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T160535Z
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SUMMARY:Enemies\, Foreign & Domestic: A Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join living historians from the Zwaanendael and Fort Miles Museums for a moderated “Fireside Chat” about the shared challenges\, similarities and differences in the command roles of Loyalist and National Guard officers from Delaware in the American Revolution and WWII. \nPrograms begin at the Officer’s Club in Cape Henlopen State Park.  Space is limited\, please call (302) 644-5007 to pre-register. FREE with park entrance fees.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/enemies-foreign-domestic-a-fireside-chat/
LOCATION:Officer’s Club at Cape Henlopen State Park\, 14628 Officers Rd.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260806T121242
CREATED:20260724T160654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T160705Z
UID:85921-1795255200-1795258800@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Enemies\, Foreign & Domestic: A Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join living historians from the Zwaanendael and Fort Miles Museums for a moderated “Fireside Chat” about the shared challenges\, similarities and differences in the command roles of Loyalist and National Guard officers from Delaware in the American Revolution and WWII.  \nPrograms begin at the Officer’s Club in Cape Henlopen State Park.  Space is limited\, please call (302) 644-5007 to pre-register. FREE with park entrance fees. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/enemies-foreign-domestic-a-fireside-chat-2/
LOCATION:Officer’s Club at Cape Henlopen State Park\, 14628 Officers Rd.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T210000
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CREATED:20260805T203520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T203526Z
UID:86267-1795633200-1795640400@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Dancing at the Dickinson
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wanted to experience your own Mr. Darcy or Miss Bennett moment\, or have simply wondered how all those dances you’ve seen in “Jane Austen” films work\, or just want to have a fun evening\, then you are definitely going to want to join the English country dance classes at John Dickinson Plantation.   \nMichelle Sebastian Aldrich will be teaching you English country dance (ECD) formations and figures\, as well as some social history and the historical importance of ECD.  Michelle has taught ECD since 2010\, beginning at Dumbarton House in Washington DC\, and is the Founder and Director of Sebastian ECD (formerly ECD in DC)\, an English country dance performance group that has performed at various venues\, such as The Folger Theatre in Washington DC.   \n ECD requires no prior experience – there is no fancy footwork needed\, and the figures are simple and easy to learn.  Every dance is taught and prompted by Michelle throughout the dance. Come get your steps in! \nIf you’ve ever wanted to try dancing\, this is a great opportunity! Classes are FREE! \n Participants must be 18 or older or 13 and older if accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. Call to pre-register at 302-739-3277. \n  Important notes: \n\nIt is not necessary to come to class with a partner.  ECD is “social”: partners can change throughout the class and are encouraged to do so.  This way everyone dances with everyone else\, and all contribute to the fun. \nWear loose\, comfortable clothes.  Whilst the steps are simple\, you will be moving!\nWear flat shoes that won’t skid or stick on a wood or cork floor.  The most important thing is that everyone can dance safely!
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/dancing-at-the-dickinson-7/
LOCATION:John Dickinson Plantation\, 340 Kitts Hummock Road\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
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