’18th Century Market Fair’ on Nov. 6, 2021
Day-long series of programs harkens back to the 1700s when the Dover Green served as the focal point of life in Dover.
’18th Century Trades Day’ at the John Dickinson Plantation on Oct. 13, 2018
Explore Colonial-era job opportunities at the home of the “Penman of the Revolution.”
’18th Century Trades Day’ and evening lantern tours to be featured at John Dickinson Plantation in October 2017
Activities feature two special programs that explore 18th-century trades and pastimes that might have taken place at the property during the lifetime of the “Penman of the Revolution.”
’18th Century Trades Day’ at the John Dickinson Plantation on Oct. 8, 2022
Day-long series of activities explores occupations of the 1700s.
‘Across the Ages to the Edge of the Sea’ lecture series at the Zwaanendael Museum in 2018-2019
Series explores the history of the Lewes, Del. area from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
‘All Aboard: Delaware and the Railroad’
Three-day series of programs explores the importance of railroads to America’s economy and way of life, and their impact on Delaware.
‘An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware’ exhibit closed on Dec. 7, 2014
EXHIBIT CLOSED on Dec. 7, 2014.
‘An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware’–exhibit closed on Dec. 7, 2014
EXHIBIT CLOSED Dec. 7, 2014.
‘An Immigrant Story: Crossing the Atlantic in a 17th Century Sailing Ship’ at the New Castle Court House Museum on July 18, 2018
Program explores what life would be like for a two-month crossing of the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to the New World.
‘At Home Concert Series’ videos posted on division’s YouTube channel
Series showcased musicians from across the state and region.
‘Change of Command’ among 11 division-sponsored events in June 2018
Programs on Delaware heroes of the War of 1812, dyeing fabrics 18th-century style, and Separation Day in New Castle to be featured.
‘Coming Home, the Toll of War’
Lewes, Del. program explores the experiences of veterans returning home following World War I and how they compare with today’s veterans’ experience.
‘Cyber Seafaring’: The Zwaanendael Museum’s virtual maritime-history series, Oct. 1–3, 2020
Four-part series of virtual presentations on the Lewes/Cape Henlopen region’s maritime history.
‘Delaware and the War of 1812’ exhibit closed on March 19, 2016
EXHIBIT CLOSED on March 19, 2016.
‘Delaware Day 2020 — Expanding the Delaware Story’
Videos explore the lives of four enslaved individuals and an abolitionist.
‘Demystifying Historic Preservation’ symposium
The Sussex County Association of Realtors will host a symposium on historic preservation on Tuesday, Nov. 22.