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SUMMARY:Food drive at the Zwaanendael Museum
DESCRIPTION:From Sept. 2-6\, 2025\, the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes will host a week-long food drive in honor of National Food Bank Day. National Food Bank Day\, held on Sept. 5 this year\, is dedicated to raising awareness about food insecurity and how important food banks are to the local community.\n\n \n\nDuring the week of Sept. 2-6\, visitors to the Zwaanendael Museum are encouraged to bring a canned good with them. Donations may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All items will be donated to the Food Bank of Delaware.\n\n \n\nSome of the Food Banks’ most needed items are peanut butter\, canned fruits and vegetables\, rice and pasta. Review the complete list of requested items by visiting the Food Bank of Delaware’s website at www.fbd.org.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/food-drive-at-the-zwaanendael-museum/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T100000
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SUMMARY:Walk to DeBraak
DESCRIPTION:Join this special tour that explores the history\, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak\, an 18th century shipwreck.  \nThe 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. \nEach tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Individuals ages 10 and up are welcome. Space is limited to 18 participants. Footwear is required for participants.  \nPrior registration is encouraged. Walkups are welcome if space is available. To register\, email zmuseum@delaware.gov or call (302) 645-1148. \nThis is a free program. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/walk-to-debraak-4/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T160000
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SUMMARY:Walk to DeBraak
DESCRIPTION:Join this special tour that explores the history\, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak\, an 18th century shipwreck.  \nThe 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. \nEach tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Individuals ages 10 and up are welcome. Space is limited to 18 participants. Footwear is required for participants.  \nPrior registration is encouraged. Walkups are welcome if space is available. To register\, email zmuseum@delaware.gov or call (302) 645-1148. \nThis is a free program. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/walk-to-debraak-5/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T210713
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SUMMARY:Public meeting on State Historic Preservation Plan
DESCRIPTION: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 for more information. \n\n\n\nThis meeting is part of ongoing efforts to seek input for upcoming revisions to the State Historic Preservation Plan\, which provides guidance for residents\, organizations\, and agencies to work toward preserving Delaware’s heritage for the future. Please view the Public Meeting Agenda to follow along with the conversation. An online survey is also available at https://forms.office.com/g/9uCdq8Aqdx.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/public-meeting-on-state-historic-preservation-plan/
LOCATION:Dover Public Library\, 35 Loockerman Plaza\, Dover\, DE\, 19901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T210713
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T181007Z
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SUMMARY:Walk to DeBraak
DESCRIPTION:Join this special tour that explores the history\, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak\, an 18th century shipwreck.  \nThe 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. \nEach tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Individuals ages 10 and up are welcome. Space is limited to 18 participants. Footwear is required for participants.  \nPrior registration is encouraged. Walkups are welcome if space is available. To register\, email zmuseum@delaware.gov or call (302) 645-1148. \nThis is a free program. 
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/walk-to-debraak-6/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
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SUMMARY:African Burial Ground Guided Visitation
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to visit the African burial ground and engage with guides about the complex history of the site. \nReservations are required and can be made after 8/20/2025 by calling 302-739-3277. This program is recommended for ages 13 and older. \nThe burial ground is believed to be the final resting place for enslaved and free Black men\, women and children who died on the plantation. The guided visitations will reflect on the historical context and archaeological research surrounding this significant piece of Delaware’s shared history. \nThe nearly 2 hour experience will include an orientation in the visitor center\, a tour of there created log’d dwelling and a mile round-trip walk to the burial ground\, which will include a moment of silence. For the safety of guests and staff\, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event due to inclement and/or dangerous weather conditions. \nA majority of the activities will take place outdoors. Participants must be prepared for adverse weather conditions and for travel\, by foot\, over uneven terrain including an unpaved road and an agricultural field. The wearing of appropriate clothing is advised including a hat\, closed-toed shoes with good tread such as sneakers or boots\, long pants and clothing that accounts for current weather conditions and the presence of insects. Visitors are also advised to bring their own insect repellent and sunscreen.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/african-burial-ground-guided-visitation-2/
LOCATION:John Dickinson Plantation\, 340 Kitts Hummock Road\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:John Dickinson Plantation
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SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Seasonal Activity @ Zwaanendael
DESCRIPTION: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 pinecone craft for the Fall Equinox. All craft materials will be provided. To learn more\, call the Zwaanendael Museum at (302) 645-1148.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/fall-equinox-seasonal-activity-zwaanendael/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
CATEGORIES:Zwaanendael Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T113000
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CREATED:20250602T181553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T182156Z
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SUMMARY:National Estuaries Day Hike: Walking the connection from JDP and DNERR
DESCRIPTION: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 this link.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/national-estuaries-day-hike-the-john-dickinson-plantation-date-may-change/
LOCATION:St. Jones Reserve\, 818 Kitts Hummock Rd\, Dover\, DE\, 19901
CATEGORIES:John Dickinson Plantation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T140000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Cooch’s Bridge | Fifth Anniversary Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Take an exclusive tour of restored buildings and enjoy a picnic at Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site! \nPlease 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\, enjoy a picnic lunch\, and generally just enjoy some time at the Cooch Family Homestead. We’ll serve lunch under a tent\, with tables and chairs — so no need to bring a blanket of your own. A barbecue lunch is on us — new Founding Friends and supplemental donations are always welcome! \nWe hope to see you there! \nThere is no fee to participate in the celebration\, but registration is required – please do so here.  \nAs you register\, we ask you to consider making a donation to support the event and the Friends’ next five years. People wishing to become Founding Friends can do so by making a donation during the registration process.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/friends-of-coochs-bridge-fifth-anniversary-picnic/
LOCATION:Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site\, 961 S. Old Baltimore Pike\, Newark\, Delaware\, 19702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cooch's Bridge Historic Site
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
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CREATED:20250602T182017Z
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SUMMARY:Brown v. Board of Education: The Legal Battle to End Segregation
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis 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 and their strategy for proving that separate but equal\, when it comes to race segregation\, was not constitutional.  \nThis presentation will also examine the five cases that made up Brown v Board of Education. It will delve into the actions and circumstances that led to each case and how five cases from around the country became one of the most important cases in the 20th century and resulted in a United States Supreme Court Ruling to end racial segregation in public schools.  \nThis program has been made possible by Delaware Humanities\, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://history.delaware.gov/event/brown-v-board-of-education-the-legal-battle-to-end-segregation/
LOCATION:New Castle Court House Museum\, 211 Delaware St.\, New Castle\, Delaware\, 19720\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Castle Court House
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