Division-sponsored programs in April 2023
Dutch poetry, New Castle, Del.’s connection to the Lincoln assassination, and Earth Day programs among the 12 division-sponsored activities in April 2023.
Division-sponsored programs in August 2022
Outdoor events, tours and lectures to be featured.
Division-sponsored programs in December 2022
Holiday activities among the seven programs to be offered.
Division-sponsored programs in January 2022
Events include a virtual program on the blizzard of 1888 and a live concert by Musically Generated Organism.
Division-sponsored programs in June 2022
Tours, lectures and Separation Day activities to be featured.
Division-sponsored programs in June 2023
Activities to include programs on Separation Day in New Castle, LGBTQ+ history, and Dover Comic Con panel discussions.
Division-sponsored programs in November 2021
A folk music concert, and programs celebrating Dutch American Heritage Day and National Native American Heritage Month among events/topics to be explored.
Division-sponsored programs in November 2022
An 18th century market fair, concert, tours, historical cuisine and programs celebrating Dutch- and Native-American heritage to be explored.
Division-sponsored programs in October 2022
Series on the War of 1812, Mysteries of History , William Penn Day, concerts and outdoor events to be featured.
Division-sponsored programs in September 2022
Events include lectures, tours and Delaware’s 24th Chautauqua tent show.
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: Truly a Public House
During the Colonial Era Taverns, often called Public Houses of Entertainment, were multipurpose structures meant to serve the community. In Dover, Delaware, there were two taverns on opposing sides of […]
History Revival: When the Declaration was News
Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States, Dr. Emily Sneff’s, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation […]
Jack Nastyface and His World: The Archaeology of a British Warship
The Zwaanendael Museum and Historic Lewes welcomes archeologist and curator Chuck Fithian for this special maritime presentation! Using information derived from the study of the DeBraak and its associated artifacts, […]
Loyalty and Zeal
Join Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, a citizen and cultural ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, for a talk about the contributions, struggles and sacrifices made by Algonkian peoples during the War of American Independence. Learn about […]
Save the date — 2021 Chautauqua
Entitled, “The I’s Have It: Industry, Innovation, and Invention,” activities to take place in Lewes and New Castle during September 2021.
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 […]
Video explores genetic background of eight white and three Black people who lived at Avery’s Rest, a 17th century Delaware homestead
Research helps provide a greater understanding of the early colonial history of European and African persons in Delaware.
War of 1812 lecture series at Old State House in October 2022
Three-part series explores America’s second war with Great Britain.
Zwaanendael Museum to hold ‘Uniquely Lewes’ photo contest
Open between July 8 and 15, 2020, contest seeks photos of what makes Lewes unique.