November Events Hosted by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA)
Point of contact: Dana Behling, Communications Manager | dana.behling@delaware.gov
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs hosts a variety of events each month at its various museums and historic sites located throughout the state. Events are always free admission unless otherwise stated. For more information about these and other upcoming events, see HCA’s full calendar.
Old State House Museum
We Didn’t Vote for Him: Delaware and the Election of 1860
Every four years we hear that “this is the most important election in our history,” but what happened in the election of 1860 that took the country into a civil war? Explore the issues to understand why Delawareans didn’t vote for Abraham Lincoln and discover how he won despite not receiving a single vote in ten states.
Date: Saturday, November 2
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Friends of Folk Concert Series: Chris English Duo
Chris English offers a combination of deep traditional acoustic blues and solid original material. Delta blues is his forte, singing, playing guitar and harp, stamping out the time on an old wooden Coca Cola crate.
Date: Friday, November 8
Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Contact: OSHmuseum@delaware.gov or call 302-744-5054
Location: 25 The Green, Dover, DE
New Castle Court House Museum
Escape New Castle
Piece together clues left in the Assembly Room as you try to move Delaware’s Capital before the British arrive in this exciting escape room! Rooms will run from 6:00 to 6:30 PM and 6:30 to 7:00 PM. Rooms are limited to one group per session, and groups must be limited to 6 people or less.
Date: Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Contact: NCCHmuseum@delaware.gov or call 302-323-4453
Location: 211 Delaware St, New Castle, DE
John Dickinson Plantation
Bayberry Candle Workshop
A workshop on the bayberry, how the wax was produced and the opportunity to dip your own bayberry candle. This program is held in conjunction with Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR).
Date: Saturday, November 16
Time: 10:00 PM to 12:00 PM
About our museums: The museums owned and operated by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs tell the story of the First State’s contributions to the history and culture of the United States. Through tours, exhibits and special programs, the museums shine a spotlight on Delaware’s unique history and the diverse groups who shape it. HCA’s museums are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The New Castle Court House Museum and the John Dickinson Plantation are partner sites of the First State National Historical Park. The Old State House is located on the Dover Green, another partner site of the park.
The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is an agency of the State of Delaware. The division enhances Delaware’s quality of life by preserving the state’s unique historical heritage, fostering community stability and economic vitality and providing educational programs and assistance to the public on Delaware history. The division’s diverse array of services includes operation of six museums, administration of the State Historic Preservation Office, conservation of the State’s archaeological and historic-objects collections, operation of a conference center and management of historic properties across the state. Primary funding for division programs and services is provided by annual appropriations from the Delaware General Assembly and grants from the National Park Service, a federal agency. However, the contents and opinions expressed in the division’s programs and services do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Delaware Department of State.