Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs - State of Delaware

Walking Tour of the Green
2025-08-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, 19720, United States
Join the staff at the New Castle Court House Museum for a walking tour of New Castle Green and learn about the history of Green and the structures around it.

History Revival
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-05 19:00 - 20:00 | New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, 19720, United States
This year’s theme for History Revival is historic sporting! Check back for specific details about program presenters.

Walk to DeBraak
2025-08-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, 19958
Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck.
The begins 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 conservation facility. There, attendees will see the surviving hull of the ship and learn more about the history, crew and sinking of the DeBraak through a guided presentation and display of artifacts.
Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Individuals ages 10 and up are welcome. Space is limited to 18 participants. Footwear is required for participants.
Prior registration is encouraged. Walkups are welcome if space is available. To register, email zmuseum@delaware.gov or call (302) 645-1148.
This is a free program.

Dog Days of Summer
2025-08-16 20:00 - 22:30 | New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, 19720, United States
Join us on the Green as we watch 12 Angry Men and discuss some of the history of the jury as it relates to the Court House.

Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations
2025-08-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE, 19901
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.

National Lighthouse Day
2025-08-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, 19958
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day! Lewes is home to many lighthouses, each having served an important role in Delaware’s history. A special pop-up exhibit and hands on activity will be available to enjoy at the Zwaanendael Museum between 11a.m. and 3p.m.

Summer Harvest Activity at the Zwaanendael Museum
2025-08-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, 19958
Celebrate the changing seasons with a seasonal craft! Throughout 2025, the Zwaanendael Museum will offer short, 15 minute lectures paired with a fun, easy to-do craft that connects to natural, nautical and agricultural traditions.
Learn about what is in season, the kinds of wildlife and plant life to look out for, and make a seed and bean art piece celebrating the Summer Harvest.

Walk to the DeBraak
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, 19958
Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck!
The begins 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 conservation facility. There, attendees will see the surviving hull of the ship and learn more about the history, crew and sinking of the DeBraak through a guided presentation and display of artifacts.
Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Individuals ages10 and up are welcome. Space is limited to 18 participants. Footwear is required for participants.
Prior registration is encouraged. Walk ups are welcome if space is available. To register, email zmuseum@delaware.gov or call (302) 645-1148.
This is a free program!

Dog Days of Summer
2025-07-12 20:00 - 22:30 | New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, 19720, United States
Join us on the Green as we watch National Treasure and discuss some of the history discussed in the movie.

Reading of the Declaration of Independence
2025-07-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE, 19901
Following the National Bell Ringing Ceremony, staff from the Old State House will read the Declaration of Independence steps away from where it was read to the citizens of Dover in 1776.

Fourth of July at the Old State House
2025-07-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE, 19901
Visitors can experience the state’s historic capitol building, with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 2:00 PM and a quill writing workshop in the courtroom. Happy Independence Day!

Fourth of July at the Johnson Victrola Museum
2025-07-04 09:30 - 16:00 | Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S New St, Dover, DE, 192701, United States
Visitors to the museum can hear patriotic music played on authentic Victor Talking Machines

Dog Days of Summer
2025-06-28 20:00 - 22:30 | New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, 19720, United States
Join us on the Green to watch 1776 and learn about the history behind it.

Walking Tour of the Green
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware, 19720, United States
Join the staff at the New Castle Court House Museum for a walking tour of New Castle Green and learn about the history of the Green and the structures around it.

Summer Solstice Activity at the Zwaanendael Museum
2025-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, 19958
Celebrate the changing seasons with a seasonal craft! Throughout 2025, the Zwaanendael Museum will offer short, 15 minute lectures paired with a fun, easy to-do craft that connects to natural, nautical and agricultural traditions.
Learn about what is in season, the kinds of wildlife and plant life to look out for, and then make a firefly craft to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
