Enemies, Foreign & Domestic: A Fireside Chat
Join living historians from the Zwaanendael and Fort Miles Museums for a moderated “Fireside Chat” about the shared challenges, similarities and differences in the command roles of Loyalist and National […]
Enemies, Foreign & Domestic: A Fireside Chat
Join living historians from the Zwaanendael and Fort Miles Museums for a moderated “Fireside Chat” about the shared challenges, similarities and differences in the command roles of Loyalist and National Guard officers […]
History Revival: “To Give My Voice in the Matter of Independence”
What was life in Delaware like at the time of independence? What factors and conditions had shaped the colony soon-to-be state, and influenced its people? Who were the participants in […]
History Revival: “To Give My Voice in the Matter of Independence”
The Declaration of Independence is one of the central documents of the founding and development of the United States. In 1776, the ideas contained in this document held significant ramifications […]
History Revival: Americans in King George III’s Army; Service in a Loyalist Regiment during the American Revolutionary War
Lead Historical Interpreter at Zwaanendael, Mark Wilson, will discuss be portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment, and learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist in […]
History Revival: The Fighting Along the Delaware River in 1777
Historian Michael Harris will highlight George Washington’s efforts to keep the British Navy out of Philadelphia in the fall of 1777. Highlights will include the fighting for Billingsport and Fort […]
The American Revolution and Civil Disobedience
a reenactment of the burning of the Court House’s tip staves, a wooden baton and symbol of the king, followed by a discussion on civil disobedience and reading of the […]
What Do You Know About Allen McLane?
On June 30th of last year, members of the Delaware General Assembly joined Governor Jack Markell and guests from across the country to pass Senate Joint Resolution #7 at the […]