historical events: Old Fashioned Market Fair on Dover Green
- 11/07/21 09:34 AM
It was a perfect day for the annual Market Fair on the Green in front of Delaware's original "Old State House" in Dover. Built in 1791, this was where the Legislature once met in the State Capital. We began in the State House, where a very serious performance was about to take place with costumed actors in the courtroom portraying Dr. Sykes and Dr. Tilton who shushed me into place in their "waiting room" full of patients. Dr. Tilton brought up "patients" and volunteers to portray makers and mixers of cure elixirs. Unfortunately, the drug turned out to have been stretched … (4 comments)
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historical events: February Historic Homes E-Newsletter
- 01/30/20 08:56 AM
DELAWARE EVENTS
First Saturday in the First State events: February 1, 10:30 a.m. at the Delaware Public Archives, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. N. Dover DE 19901 . Dr. Donald Blakey will talk about 1953, when Dr. Jerome H. Holland became President of Delaware State College. This program is free to the public and no reservation is required unless otherwise noted. For more information contact Tom Summers (302) 744-5047 or email thomas.summers@delaware.gov . Weather--should this program be cancelled due to weather, it will be announced on archives.delaware.gov . Other Sites are open 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., except Woodburn, Hall House, … (2 comments)
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historical events: December Historic Homes E-Newsletter
- 11/30/19 09:11 AM
DELAWARE EVENTS
Lombardy Hall is the colonial home of Gunning Bedford, Jr, one of the Delaware signers of the U.S. Constitution. They will be holding their annual Open House on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from 1-4 PM. Lombardy Hall is a National Historic Landmark home c 1750 in North Wilmington at 1611 Concord Pike. Lombardy is usually open only by appointment. Located between Independence Mall and Lombardy Cemetery.
Yuletide at Winterthur is now open until January 5 daily from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Please get reservations in advance which are available only by calling 800-448-3883. I just did the Yuletide tour … (3 comments)
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historical events: June Historic Homes E-Newsletter
- 05/28/19 01:10 PM
DELAWARE EVENTS
Dover-First Saturday free programs on June 1 are open 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., except Woodburn, Hall House and the Kent County Courthouse. From 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Join the Biggs Museum of American Art for their "Biggs Kids: Kazoos" program and make and decorate your own musical instrument. From 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. sing along at the John Bell House on The Green during our "Music and Song in a Public House" program, tour Legislative Hall to experience Delaware history and join the Johnson Victrola Museum for guided tours celebrating African-American Music Appreciation Month with music played … (0 comments)
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historical events: March 2019 Historic Homes E Newsletter
- 02/27/19 01:00 PM
DELAWARE EVENTS
The First State Heritage Park will explore the stories and contributions of Delaware women March 2 for the park’s monthly First Saturday in the First State program. The day’s schedule will feature various free events and activities marking Women’s History Month, with the focus on how women have changed the state in different ways. (photo:Woodburn)
Programs and activities for First Saturday in the First State:
Whatever Shall I Wear?: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., John Bell House, 43 The Green. Legislative Ladies: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Legislative Hall, 411 Legislative Ave., Dover. Participants will tour Delaware’s State Capitol building. Biggs Kids … (1 comments)
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historical events: August 2018 Historic Homes E-Newsletter
- 07/30/18 11:15 AM
DELAWARE EVENTS
The Hale-Byrnes House in Stanton announces 2 events in August:
Saturday, August 11 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. the American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware is sponsoring a talk by Glenn Williams on "Lord Dunmore's War:The Last Conflict of America's Colonial Era."
Sunday, August 12 from 3-5 p.m. Mike Dixon will speak on "Route 9"
Fee is $5 which includes coffee and dessert.
First Saturday in the First State activities in Dover begin at 9 a.m. with tours of Legislative Hall, the Old State House (photo), and the Johnson Victrola Museum. There will also be free tours of the Governor's House from 10-1 p.m. at … (0 comments)
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historical events: March 2018 Historic Homes E-Newsletter
- 02/28/18 01:54 PM
DELAWARE EVENTS
On Saturday, March 3, 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will celebrate Women’s History month by hosting a presentation titled “Silent Sentinels.” This program, presented by Dr. Cynthia Newton of Wesley College, will focus on women in history who exercised political power before they legally had any political rights. The program is free to the public and will last approximately one hour. No reservations are required. For more information, contact Tom Summers (302) 744-5047 or e-mail thomas.summers@state.de.us. The Archives are located at 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. North, Dover, DE 19901
Here is the First Saturday in the First State … (1 comments)
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historical events: August 2017 Historic Homes E-Newsletter
- 07/30/17 02:01 PM
DELAWARE EVENTS
"Whodunnit, A Murder Mystery," is happening at the Old State House on The Green in Dover on Saturday, August 5, 1p.m. – 2p.m. and 3 p.m.-4 p.m. This interactive theatrical asks the audience to help Dr. James Sykes solve an 18th centuy murder.Free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot by calling 302-744-5054. If you get there early, take the opportunity to tour Woodburn (right), the Governor's Mansion from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. It's all part of First Saturday in the First State.
On Saturday, August 19, from 1-3 p.m., the Delaware Historical Society in Wilmington is offering a celebration of the … (1 comments)
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historical events: February 2017 Historic Homes E-Newsletter
- 01/30/17 02:05 PM
February Happenings (not a few involving Abe and George)
Delaware
Saturday, February 25 from 7:00 to 10:00pm, the Winter Fundraiser at the Arsenal - Bootlegger's Bash, 30 Market Street, New Castle, Delaware. You are invited to the annual winter fundraiser of the New Castle Historical Society. Guests will enjoy Prohibition-era cocktails prepared by a mixologist, silent films, best costume contest, Jazz band, photo booth and much more! Scofflaw? Teetotaler? All are welcome! Tickets are $85 per person, or $75 person for NCHS members, and must be reserved in advance. (image NCHS)
To reserve your spot today, please purchase your tickets here: Bootlegger's Bash … (0 comments)
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historical events: When Harry Met Sally, 200 Years Ago--in Delaware
- 05/03/16 06:45 AM
As part of the Dover Days programs for May 5th you are invited to see: Revealing the Ridgely Family: Historic Theater The First State Heritage Park and Caesar Rodney High School Stage Crew & Thespians will present 4 historic theater vignettes. The student actors will peel back the layers of time and visitors will find out more about this influential Dover family. Learn about all they have contributed over the last 300 years. This event is a progressive play with a staff member leading the audience from site to site for each of the four 20 minute performances. There will be … (2 comments)
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historical events: May 2016 Historic Homes Newsletter
- 04/26/16 12:30 AM
May 2016 Historic Homes Newsletter Have Fun with History in Delaware and Pennsylvania this month!
You are invited to a free symposium on current research dealing with African American communities in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and neighboring regions during the Era of Conflict and Resistance,1800-1865, and Beyond. This symposium is an opportunity to bring together researchers and writers to discuss and share research findings, research questions and puzzles, research methods and their effectiveness, and, potentially, to build collaborations. Sponsored by the Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC) Saturday, May 21, 2016, 9:30 am—4:00 pm at the Mary Dod Brown Chapel at Lincoln University, 1570 … (0 comments)
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historical events: December 2015 Historic Homes E Newsletter
- 11/30/15 04:09 AM
December 2015 Historic Homes E Newsletter
First Saturday in the First State programs on December 5 include: “Quill Pen Writing and 18th Century Transcription.” Write a fancy letter the old-fashioned way with a quill pen while also learning how to translate historic documents. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-744-5054. “Handmade for the Holidays.” Seasonal program in which visitors can learn to create and decorate cards through the art of paper quilling and stenciling, and write a personal note with a quill pen. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover. Program 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. … (2 comments)
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historical events: Black Loyalists in the American Revolution
- 07/29/15 07:08 AM
The American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware invites you to a program, “Black Loyalists in the American Revolution,” a talk by John J. McLaughlin, PhD at the Hale-Byrnes House, 606 Stanton-Christiana Road, Newark, Delaware (near Christiana Mall) on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 7:30- 9:30 p.m.
An admission fee of $5 at the door includes coffee and dessert. If you have never been to this historic home which played a role in the Revolutionary War, come on down!
Looking to buy or sell an older or historic home in Delaware or Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania? Contact Carolyn Roland, Your Older … (2 comments)
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It was a perfect day for the annual Market Fair on the Green in front of Delaware's original "Old State House" in Dover. Built in 1791, this was where the Legislature once met in the State Capital. We began in the State House, where a very serious performance was about to take place with costumed actors in the courtroom portraying Dr. Sykes and Dr. Tilton who shushed me into place in their "waiting room" full of patients. Dr. Tilton brought up "patients" and volunteers to portray makers and mixers of cure elixirs. Unfortunately, the drug turned out to have been stretched … (4 comments)
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