‘The 1960s in Delaware’—Chautauqua tent show in Lewes from Sept. 19 to 21, 2019
The civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, the space program and rock ‘n’ roll will be among the 1960s-era topics to be explored.
‘The Amazing Hannah Penn’ — virtual living-history performance on Oct. 24, 2020
Virtual living-history program in which Jean Norvell portrays the proprietress of Pennsylvania and wife of William Penn.
‘The Civil Rights Movement in Delaware: Its History—Its Legacy’
Symposium to take place in Dover on Oct. 2 and 3, 2014.
‘The Empty Glass: Sherlock Holmes Comes to Dover’ to be presented at The Old State House on Aug. 18, 2018
Holmes and Dr. Watson attempt to solve a grisly murder based on an actual Dover court case.
‘The Kidnapping of Bathsheba Bungy’ program on March 18, 2023
Program explores the true story of a free, Black girl from New Castle who was kidnapped to be sold into slavery, and her subsequent rescue.
‘The Old State House: A True Restoration 1976-2016’ display now on view
Display explores preservation work that has been conducted since Delaware’s first permanent capitol building in Dover was restored to its original appearance in 1976.
‘The Path to Freedom: A History of the Underground Railroad in Delaware’ exhibit at the New Castle Court House Museum
Exhibit explores Delaware’s role in the clandestine network that transported American slaves to freedom including the true journey of the Hawkins family from bondage in Maryland, through Delaware, to freedom in Pennsylvania.
‘The Rising Sun: The U.S. Constitution’: The Old State House’s Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April 2019
Fun and thought-provoking Constitutional programs to take place on April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2019.
‘The Scorched Pamphlet: Sherlock Holmes Returns to Delaware’ at The Old State House on Aug. 17, 2019
Theatrical performance in which the celebrated British detective is called upon to solve a grisly case at Delaware College.
‘Washington vs. Lincoln—Who Was the Greatest President?’ at The Old State House on Feb. 19, 2017
President’s Day theatrical presentration will pit Washington and Lincoln against each other.
‘We Didn’t Vote for Him: Delaware and the Election of 1860’ — virtual lecture from The Old State House on Nov. 14, 2020
Program explores the election that brought Abraham Lincoln to power and which led the nation into civil war.
‘When Janie Comes Marching Home: Women’s Fight to Serve’ display at Legislative Hall
Display explores the participation of women in America’s armed conflicts and their struggle to be allowed to serve in the nation’s military forces.
‘William Penn Day’ at the New Castle Court House Museum on Oct. 23, 2021
Event commemorates the 339th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.
‘William Penn Day’ at the New Castle Court House Museum on Oct. 26, 2019
Event commemorates the 337th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.
‘William Penn Day’ at the New Castle Court House Museum on Oct. 27, 2018
Event commemorates the 336th anniversary Penn’s Oct. 27, 1682 disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.
‘William Penn Day’ at the New Castle Court House Museum on Oct. 29, 2022
Event commemorates the 340th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.