Upcoming Events

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. […]

The Read House Dozen

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

Welcome the Read House Dozen - a compilation of twelve objects, sourced from our behind-the-scenes collections, each with new narratives and histories to be brought to light. Explore this one-night-only […]

“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 […]

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 […]

The Philadelphia Show

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Back by popular request, join The Delaware Historical Society on a private excursion to the Philadelphia Show. Formerly the Philadelphia Antiques Show, this annual fair brings historical and contemporary arts […]

$85.00

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