EVENT CHANGE OF VENUE: ‘First People of the First State: 12,000 Years, 300 Years and One Year’ program on Sept. 2, 2017 moved indoors due to inclement weather
Sept. 2, 2017 event moved from outdoors on the Dover Green to indoors at The Old State House.
Native-American heritage to be spotlighted at division museums during September 2017
Programs on Delaware’s Lenape and Nanticoke Indian tribes to be featured.
‘New Castle: Three Forts, One Community’ exhibit at the New Castle Court House Museum
Exhibit examines the 17th-century struggle for control of New Castle, Del. by the Dutch, Swedes and English.
John Dickinson Plantation closed on Aug. 26 and 27, 2017 in support of Dover Air Force Base Open House
“Thunder Over Dover” is a free, two-day event that will feature aerial demonstrations, displays of current and historical aircraft, and more.
‘Doctor Who and William Penn’ to be presented at The Old State House on Aug. 19, 2017
Play features Dr. Who, the time traveler, who brings William Penn back to Dover.
Division to sponsor 12 special events during August 2017
Highlights include programs on inventors in the sound-recording industry, a historic murder mystery and Dr. Who
DSU students to present fresh perspectives on Delaware history on July 22, 2017
Free interactive, history-related activities to be presented at four historic sites located in Dover, Del.
Disney film ‘Moana’ to be featured at Buena Vista Movie Night on the Lawn on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017
Free outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food on the grounds of one of Delaware’s most historic estates.
50th anniversary of Johnson Victrola Museum celebrated during 2017
Museum highlights the life and achievements of Dover’s native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of The Victor Talking Machine Company.
Division to sponsor 23 special events during July 2017
Highlights include programs on Independence Day, jazz history and quill-pen writing.
