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*SOLD OUT* James Lafayette: The Marquis’ Spy

Old Town Hall 512 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

*REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS FULL* What would a man do for freedom? What if he is asked to be a spy? Meet James and learn more about how this […]

Triumph of the Yuppies

Huxley and Hiro 419 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE

Triumph of the Yuppies: America, the 80's and the Creation of an Unequal Nation Join us for a discussion and book signing with author Tom McGrath. Free event. Registration required: […]

Shakespeare, Poe & Fiends at Read House

Read House & Gardens 42 The Strand, New Castle, DE, United States

This October, Delaware Shakespeare will return with a fan-favorite: "Shakespeare, Poe, and Fiends!" This year, with an exciting twist featuring one of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra’s premier violinists, David Southorn, […]

Poor Gal: An Evening of American Music History and Live Folk Music

The Queen 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE, United States

Huxley & Hiro and the Delaware Historical Society welcome you for an evening of folk music and history with ethnomusicologist Dan Gutstein. His new book "Poor Gal: The Cultural History […]

Shakespeare, Poe & Fiends at Old Town Hall

Old Town Hall 512 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

This October, Delaware Shakespeare will return with a fan-favorite: "Shakespeare, Poe, and Fiends!" This year, with an exciting twist featuring one of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra’s premier violinists, David Southorn, […]

Market Street Music: Noontime Concert

Old Town Hall 512 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us in Old Town Hall on Thursdays in November for Market Street Music Noontime Concerts! Thursday, November 7 12:30-1 p.m. Canto and Basso: Rainer Beckmann, recorder & Jessie Reagen […]

2024 Veterans Day Music Event

Delaware Historical Society - Copeland Room 504 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE, United States

Composing American Valor: War, Musicians, and the Soundtracks of Global Conflicts The Delaware Historical Society is excited to present Josh Lee and The Family and historian David Suisman in a […]

Market Street Music: Noontime Concert

Old Town Hall 512 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us in Old Town Hall on Thursdays in November for Market Street Music Noontime Concerts! Thursday, November 14 12:30-1 p.m. Philadelphia Viola Quartet Music to make you smile: bringing […]

Fierce Desires: Sex, History, and Issues Driving American Politics

Delaware Historical Society - Copeland Room 504 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us for a talk with author Rebecca Davis on her new book Fierce Desires. Americans love to talk—and fight—about sex. We argue over sexual identities, consent, and gender. We […]

Market Street Music: Noontime Concerts

Old Town Hall 512 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us in Old Town Hall on Thursdays in November for Market Street Music Noontime Concerts! Thursday, November 21 12:30-1 p.m. Duo Silvio: Richard Stone and Cameron Welke, lutes Surprising […]

Going Among English Sailors: American Tars Aboard HMS Belvidera, 1809-1814

Dover Public Library 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE, United States

Step aboard the HMS Belvidera and journey back to the 19th century in this nautical book talk. Lewes Historical Society Executive Director and maritime historian Andrew Lyter explores the experiences […]

LIT for the Holidays

Read House & Gardens 42 The Strand, New Castle, DE, United States

Celebrate the winter season with live music, caroling, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and a seasonal exhibit highlighting Delaware's changing winter scenes. Join us for a festive evening as we open the […]