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SUMMARY:[Postponed] The First\, First Ladies: Martha\, Abigail and Dolley
DESCRIPTION:Historic Site Interpreter Susan Emory will describe the lives and contributions of Martha Washington\, Abigail Adams and Dolley Madison to the early years of the American Republic.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/the-first-first-ladies-martha-abigail-and-dolley/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 25 The Green\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:Old State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T120000
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SUMMARY:Women Scorned: Petit Reason and Punishment in 18th Century Delaware
DESCRIPTION:When Delaware declared its independence in 1776\, it prompted a plethora of changes pertaining to its government and legal system. As the state grew and evolved\, it reflected on crime and punishment in this new era. One crime that the new government reviewed was petit treason\, which was treasonous acts committed against a person of authority other than the government.\nThroughout its history\, two Delaware women were tried for petit treason: Catherine Bevan in 1731 and Sarah Kirk in 1787. While their charges were the same\, their punishments were not. Join us as we examine documents from the Delaware Public Archives’ collections to discuss these women and the changing legal system of a new Delaware.\nPresented by: Dana Niemeyer\, Delaware Public Archives
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/women-scorned-petit-reason-and-punishment-in-18th-century-delaware/
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:20260313T193000
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UID:83290-1773430200-1773433800@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Friends of Folk Concert featuring The Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience
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URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/friends-of-folk-concert-featuring-the-joe-baione-vibraphone-experience/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 25 The Green\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:Friends of Folk Concert Series,Old State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000
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CREATED:20260105T201800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T201800Z
UID:83296-1773493200-1773500400@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION: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. Group meeting 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Dining Room.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/thistledown-fiber-arts-guild-demonstrations-17/
LOCATION:John Dickinson Plantation\, 340 Kitts Hummock Road\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:John Dickinson Plantation,Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T210000
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CREATED:20260120T142930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151839Z
UID:83504-1774029600-1774040400@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Blue Hens and Bugbears
DESCRIPTION:Partnership with Delaware Historical Society\, New Castle Public Library and New Castle Court House Museum. Come play a revolutionary inspired game of Dungeons and Dragons in a revolutionary era building. We will be running an adapted version of 5th edition at the Court House for all ages. \nPlease read more and fill out the Delaware Historic Society Registration.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/blue-hens-and-bugbears-2/
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:20260321T120000
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CREATED:20260225T200950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T182244Z
UID:83596-1774094400-1774098000@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Road to Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Visitors can come play an original board game created by Delaware Public Archives staff to help kids learn about Delaware’s role in the Revolutionary War. Designed for quick play – approximately 10 minutes – the game utilizes archival documents from the Archives’ collections as part of the journey. Players move their pieces along the board\, draw Action and Chance cards\, and encounter shortcuts\, setbacks\, and historical challenges along the way.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/road-to-liberty/
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:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T150000
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CREATED:20260105T202456Z
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UID:83308-1775300400-1775314800@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Make a Delft Tile
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Delft tiles and make one yourself! No ceramic experience is required\, these Delft tiles are made with pre-fabricated white tiles that can be decorated however you like.  \nThis craft is available at the Zwaanendael Museum from 11a.m. to 3p.m. while supplies last. No cost. Perfect for older children or adults. The Zwaanendael Museum is located at 102 Kings Hwy\, Lewes DE. Call 302-645-1148 or email zmuseum@delaware.gov for more information about this event.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/make-a-delft-tile-3/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000
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CREATED:20260306T213201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T213201Z
UID:83678-1775307600-1775311200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Encircled by Silence: Delaware’s Isolation in the Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION:What did Delawareans experience during the American Revolution? With the British raiding along the coast\, American patrols stalking the Brandywine Valley\, and riots and uprisings in their own backyards\, the state felt the grip of a war coming too close to home. Join an audience centered experience at the Old State House with volunteer researcher Teresa Pierce as she attempts to reveal what Delaware felt like to residents during the late 1770s. Participants will hear several accounts from period manuscripts\, and participate in facilitated conversations to discuss the real life experiences of Delawareans during the war.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/encircled-by-silence-delawares-isolation-in-the-revolutionary-war/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 25 The Green\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:Old State House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
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CREATED:20260311T124424Z
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UID:83714-1775908800-1775912400@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:The Emergence of American Military Medicine under Washington
DESCRIPTION:With 32 years of distinguished service as a medical Officer in the United States Army\, Dr. Wagner retired with the rank of Colonel. He is a noted medical historian and shares his deep knowledge of medicine and history. A graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College\, Dr. Magner has served as a Pentagon consultant\, advising on the mobilization and coordination of medical forces across all service branches. \nThis program is free of charge\, but due to limited seating\, please register online here.  \nThis program is presented by The New Castle Court House Museum\, in partnership with and made possible by the generosity of the Battell and Read Chapter\, Daughters of the American Revolution (New Castle).
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/the-emergence-of-american-military-medicine-under-washington-2/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
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CREATED:20260304T195936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T195936Z
UID:83663-1775912400-1775919600@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION: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. Group meeting 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Dining Room.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/thistledown-fiber-arts-guild-demonstrations-18/
LOCATION:John Dickinson Plantation\, 340 Kitts Hummock Road\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:John Dickinson Plantation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
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CREATED:20260316T182532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T185301Z
UID:83759-1777053600-1777057200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Revolutionary River: The Delaware Waterway & the War for Independence
DESCRIPTION:The Delaware River was more than an obstacle crossed by Washington’s army on December 25th\, 1776.  At the heart of its 120 navigable miles lay Philadelphia\, the Revolutionary capital of a new republic…if it could be won\, and kept.  Perhaps more vitally than any other waterway\, the Bay and River became a strategic actor in its own right\, influencing trade\, communication\, and military movement – especially during the key phase of 1776-1778.  Join independent historian and Historic Lewes’ Director of Interpretation\, Ryan Schwartz\, in this exploration of how the waters that still flow passed Pennsylvania\, New Jersey\, and Delaware influenced the dramatic acts of the United States’ founding drama.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/revolutionary-river-the-delaware-waterway-the-war-for-independence/
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:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
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CREATED:20260319T171126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T191230Z
UID:83775-1777107600-1777132800@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:2026 Delmarva Archaeology & History Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Delaware State Historic Preservation Office of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs\, in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware\, will present the annual Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium at the Lewes History Museum\, 101 Adams Avenue\, in Lewes on Saturday\, April 25th 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  Researchers and field experts will share findings from historical research to archaeological investigations that bring Delaware’s rich cultural past to life. The event is free to the public and open to the media\, and is hosted by Historic Lewes\, previously known as the Lewes Historical Society.   Additional program details to follow.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/2026-delmarva-archaeology-history-symposium/
LOCATION:Historic Lewes Maritime Musuem\, 101 Adams Avenue\, Lewe\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology & History Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
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CREATED:20260304T200109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T201407Z
UID:83669-1777118400-1777122000@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:In the Shadows of the Gallows: The History of Capital Punishment in America
DESCRIPTION:The historical\, legal\, and ethical evolution of capital punishment in the United States is complex. This program examines public executions—particularly in Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic—from the era when the sheriff was the county executioner to the modern era\, highlighting key reforms as the nation debated the abolition of the death penalty and sought more humane methods of execution. Throughout\, it analyzes the shifting historical\, cultural\, legal\, and ethical factors that influenced the nation’s approach to capital punishment.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/in-the-shadows-of-the-gallows-the-history-of-capital-punishment-in-america/
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:20260501T100000
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CREATED:20260401T194747Z
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UID:83966-1777629600-1777669200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Old State House Extended Hours
DESCRIPTION:As part of Dover Days festivities\, the Old State House will have special extended hours. The building will be open to visitors 10am to 9pm.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/old-state-house-extended-hours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T143000
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CREATED:20260401T200333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T200333Z
UID:83978-1777725000-1777732200@history.delaware.gov
SUMMARY:Dover Days Celebration and Dover English Country Dancers at the Old State House
DESCRIPTION:As part of the annual Dover Days celebration and commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary join the Old State House in welcoming the Dover English Country Dancers. The group will present traditional 16th century English country dance\, popularized throughout Europe and in America in the early decades of our nation\, with performances at 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm.  Those interested in learning this traditional activity can take part in their dances on the second Saturday of each month at the Murphey School at 7pm with a brief introduction for new dancers at 6:30. The group encourages participation by people of all ages.  For more information\, please visit their website at doverdancers.org.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/dover-days-celebration-and-dover-english-country-dancers-at-the-old-state-house/
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