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History and Humanity of the WWII Japanese American Experience

Delaware History Museum

Join the Delaware Historical Society and Huxley & Hiro Booksellers to mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special presentation of "History and Humanity of the WWII […]

The Wilmington Ladybug Music Festival

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

Come out to celebrate women in music and enjoy free music performances, food trucks, and great vibes at this 100% women-fronted festival. The stage at Willingtown Square will host Tanya […]

Julius Caesar Mock Trial

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

Join us for a unique confluence of law and theatre to support Delaware Shakespeare as the company prepares for its upcoming 2024 Summer Festival production of Julius Caesar. This unique […]

$100

Queering Rehoboth Beach

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

The Delaware Historical Society and Huxley & Hiro Booksellers present "Queering Rehoboth Beach," an author event with James Sears. "Create a More Positive Rehoboth” was a decades-long goal for progress […]

The History of the Italian Festival in Delaware

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

Delaware historian Dave Tabler explores the rich history of Delaware's Italian community with a focus on the Italian Festival in honor of Wilmington's 50th Saint Anthony of Padua Italian Festival celebration. […]

The Read House Dozen

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

The Read House Dozen: A compilation of twelve objects, sourced from our under-interpreted collections, each with new narratives and histories to be brought to light. Explore this one-night-only exhibition on Friday, […]

$10

The August Quarterly Social Justice Dialogue Featuring Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.

Wilmington Public Library 10 E 10th Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Registration for this event is full. Join the Historic Mother African Union Church, the August Quarterly Festival, Wilmington Public Library and the Delaware Historical Society’s Jane & Littleton Mitchell Center for African […]

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: […]

3rd Annual Delaware Historical Society Blood Drive

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

Help make a difference in our community by donating blood at the 3rd Annual Delaware Historical Society Blood Drive in partnership with Blood Bank of Delmarva. Donors will receive free […]

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, […]