Food drive at the Zwaanendael Museum
Honor National Food Bank Day by donating goods at the Zwaanendael Museum during the first week of September.
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Honor National Food Bank Day by donating goods at the Zwaanendael Museum during the first week of September.
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 […]
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 State Historic Preservation Office invites the public to join in a conversation about historic preservation issues in Delaware. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025, at the Dover Public Library. People are encouraged to attend in person, but there is an option to join online as well. Click here […]
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 […]
This is an opportunity to visit the African burial ground and engage with guides about the complex history of the site. Reservations are required and can be made after 8/20/2025 by calling 302-739-3277. This program is recommended for ages 13 and older. The burial ground is believed to be the final resting place for enslaved […]
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 […]
Join DNERR and John Dickinson Plantation education staff for a free hike from the St. Jones Reserve to the John Dickinson Plantation and back. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area while experiencing the life of the St. Jones Estuary. Pre-registration is required; The St. Jones Reserve will be taking sign-ups through […]
Take an exclusive tour of restored buildings and enjoy a picnic at Cooch's Bridge Historic Site! Please join us to celebrate our Fifth Anniversary milestone at Cooch's Bridge Historic Site on Saturday, September 27, from 11-2. You can meet & mingle with other Founding Friends, see HCA's progress on building restorations, take an exclusive tour, […]
Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall and other great civil rights attorneys believed the fight for civil and equal rights should take place in the courts. This presentation by Kathy Trusty of the Delaware Humanities will discuss their most famous case: Brown v Board of Education. Audiences will learn more about the lawyers behind the case […]
Explore 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 much more. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The tour lasts approximately 80 minutes and is a […]
In honor of Halloween, this program will describe the life and writings of Edgar Allan Poe, and it will include readings from some of his works. Audience members are encouraged to join in reading their favorite Poe poem or an excerpt from one of his short stories or a poem they’ve written inspired by Poe.
Explore 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 much more. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The tour lasts approximately 80 minutes and is a […]