Upcoming Events

Protecting Your Dream: Virtual Social Emotional Learning Workshop

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we invite young folks and families to participate in an engaging virtual workshop on protecting your dreams led by award winning […]

Free

Jazz Concert: William Penn High School Jazz Performance

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us for an exciting jazz performance by William Penn High School's talented jazz bands at the Delaware History Museum and the Mitchell Center for African American Heritage. Register Below […]

Malcolm X Day 2023

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

In partnership with the Culture Restoration Project, Inc., celebrate Malcolm X’s life and legacy with family-friendly music, student performances, drumming, vendors, free food, and more! Location: Delaware History Museum and […]

A Day in Old New Castle

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

Celebrate A Day in Old New Castle! The New Castle community is proud to host A Day in Old New Castle, an annual celebration of New Castle heritage and history. […]

Me Seminar: Learn about the LGBTQ+ Community 

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join I AM ME for an educational seminar about the LGBTQ+ experience! In observance of the life and times of James Baldwin, panelists of various identities/orientations will compare the 1930s […]

“Murder Town, USA” Homicide, Structural Violence, and Activism in Wilmington

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us for an insightful book talk featuring "Murder Town, USA: Homicide, Structural Violence, and Activism in Wilmington" by Yasser Arafat Payne, Brooklynn K. Hitchens, and Darryl L. Chambers. Join […]

“I, a Werewolf”

Immanuel Parish House 50 Market Street, New Castle, DE

The Read House & Gardens and the Delaware Historical Society invite you to a screening of "I, a Werewolf" Timed showings from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Click here to […]

Family & Community Day: Life in the Eastern Woodlands

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

with special guest Drew Shuptar-Rayvis (Pekatawas MakataweU "Black Corn") Pay what you wish event! The Delaware Historical Society is excited to continue our public program series "Family and Community Day", […]

Furniture Study Day

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

The Delaware Historical Society is pleased to partner with Dr. Philip D. Zimmerman, a nationally prominent early American furniture historian, for a day of special access to and in-depth study […]

Discover History Saturdays

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Shopping Through History! Step back in time at the Delaware History Museum & Mitchell Center for African American Heritage where we will embark on an exciting journey through shopping history […]

Mason-Dixon: Crucible of the Nation

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join author Edward G. Gray for a book talk and discussion of his new book Mason-Dixon: Crucible of the Nation. Click here to register. This is a pay what you wish […]

LIT for the Holidays

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

JOIN US FOR LIT for the Holidays, our annual extravaganza celebrating a long tradition of winter festivity at the George Read II House & Gardens. Click here for more information. The Read […]