Sunday, December 07, 2014 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM is the 150th Annual Celebration of Delaware Day. Join the Delaware Historical Society in concluding the Sesquicentennial 
year in Dover for a walking tour in Dover and activities at the John Dickinson Plantation. Don’t miss the organ recital and appearance by Caesar Rodney at Christ Church at 1:30, and Allen McLane at 3 at the Old State House. Free program-- Please register in advance at deinfo@dehistory.org or (302) 655-7161 as capacity is limited.There is no registration fee.
Planning for the 2014 Candlelight Holiday Home Tour is under way in Kennett Square for December 14th from 4 to 7 pm. They hope you will be pleased with the selection of homes and public buildings that will be featured on this year’s 
tour. The committee has selected an array of buildings that highlight the unique and varied history of the Borough.Tickets are available now and may be purchased with cash or check at The Mushroom Cap, 114 W. State Street or Sunrise Cafe, 127 E. State Street OR online with PayPal or with credit card. For more info call 302.559.0923
The Spirit of Christmas Celebration will take place in Old New Castle on Saturday, December 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Presented by the New 
Castle Presbyterian Church and the City of Historic New Castle The all-day event, free to the public, is sponsored by the New Castle Presbyterian Church and the New Castle Visitors' Bureau. Activities include tours of many historic homes decorated for the season, museum tours, events at the New Castle Court House (part of the First State National Monument) and musical performances and entertainment throughout the town, as well as a gift market. The festivities conclude at 5:00 p.m., with the town's annual tree lighting ceremony and caroling in the Market Square.
The Chester County Historical Society again presents a History on Tap program, Monday, December 15, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm at
Doc Magrogans at 117 E. Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380. Join CCHS’s President, Rob Lukens, as he explains how stories, events, and figures from our local history inspired him during a year fighting serious illness. History on Tap brings history to you in the casual atmosphere of your favorite local bar or restaurant. There will be lots of great food and drink available for purchase. The program is free for the community to enjoy!
Because I recently had an opportunity to connect Vince Murphy of the DPF with an investor who put in an offer on a property they gained through foreclosure, I thought I would give them a plug--which one of you may be able to use to pay for 
improvements on an historic property. The Delaware Preservation Fund has announced the deadline for its next round of mini-grants to be December 12, 2014. The DPF helps to fund qualified improvements to historic properties with grants of $1000 (or somewhat larger in exceptional cases) and by offering short-term loans at below market terms for larger projects. Improvements must comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Initial applications should be mailed and accompanied by a cover letter and color photographs. Applications may be found at http://preservationde.org/delaware-preservation-fund/small-grants-program/ Email dpf@dca.net for further information, or call Vince Murphy at 443-504-2049.
And in case you wondered what happened with the Creighton-Jones
1769 house in Smyrna (with scaffold above) that you heard about in November, we do have a signed contract on it and you will hear more in the future about the new owner’s progress in continuing the restoration. Because it is in the historic district, it would be eligible for DPF grants in the future!
And one more thing, I have been asked to help find a new owner for a sensitively restored stone historic home for $354,900 in Kennett Twp., PA. No work to do updating the systems and structure. And I love that there are still 2 areas where the original "combed" paint still exists. If this interests you, I can send details.
Don't forget--if you are looking for older and historic homes for sale, contact Carolyn Roland!
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