Dog Days of Summer: “1776”
Join us on the Green as we watch “1776” and discuss some of the history of the movie. Be sure to bring your furry friend to enjoy this movie.
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: 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 […]
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 […]
Pardon our appearance: Work slated for New Castle Court House Museum
Construction is expected to be underway this summer at the New Castle Court House Museum as repairs and replacements are completed on the structure’s wood railings and areas around the […]
Revolutionary River: The Delaware Waterway & the War for Independence
The Delaware River was more than an obstacle crossed by Washington’s army on December 25th, 1776. At the heart of its 120 navigable miles lay Philadelphia, the Revolutionary capital of […]
Separation Day Parade
Separation Day is the annual celebration of Delaware’s independence from Pennsylvania and the British Crown. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of arguably one of the longest running traditions in the […]
Suzuki Academy Performance
Come listen to students from the Suzuki Academy of the Music School of Delaware preform in the New Castle Court House Museum.
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 […]
The Delaware Public Archives presents, Not Today, PA! at the place where it happened
In 2026, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the colonies’ break from British rule. It also marks the 250th anniversary of the State of […]