Upcoming Events

The Myth of Time: Reflections on Martin Luther King Jr.

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

Join us in commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with an impactful and uplifting interactive musical performance by Professor Jeffrey L. Richardson. Drawing inspiration from King's profound speech, […]

10 Things You Might Not Know About Delaware History

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

Want to know more about the historical depth of the Diamond State? Curious to learn the surprising background behind pirates, scrapple and log cabins? Join our partner, Huxley & Hiro […]

A Trove of Traditions for the Lunar New Year

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

A Special Exhibit in partnership with the Chinese American Community Center Guest Curator Barbara Chi Hsiao Silber The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most […]

Against All Odds: The Ray Firmani Story

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

A Book Talk with author Mitch Topal Free Event! Registration required. Join the Delaware Historical Society and Huxley & Hiro Booksellers as we celebrate Wilmington's designation as a World War […]

Maggie Elias: A Forgotten Pillar of Black Education in Wilmington, Delaware

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

Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Delaware Historical Society's Mitchell Center for African American Heritage! James E. Johnson, PhD. leads a talk shedding light on the remarkable, three decades long journey […]

The American Tradition of the Grand European Tour

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

Join the Delaware Historical Society for NY Times Best-Selling Author and journalist Wilton Barnhardt's talk about the American tradition of the European Grand Tour on Saturday, April 6 at Huxley […]

The Medicinal Plants of the Lenape

Delaware History Museum

The Lenape people of Delaware and the surrounding region developed complex, rich and sophisticated health and healing traditions with the use of native medicinal plants at their core. This program […]

Lost Delaware

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

In "Lost Delaware," former Delaware journalists Rachel Kipp and Dan Shortridge document the past, present, and sometimes the future of Delaware's landmarks and legends. Originally part of Pennsylvania and called […]

Discover History Saturdays: Hip Hop Jazz Musicology

Willingtown Square 500 Block of N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us in Willingtown Square for Discover History Saturdays: Hip Hop Jazz Musicology with the talented musician Text Rich Ali! Free event! This interactive experience teaches participants about the social, […]