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, […]
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: 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: […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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