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  • Restore & Remember: John Bell House

    John Bell House 43 The Green, Dover, United States

    Pack your gardening gloves and lace up your sneakers for a walking tour with First State Heritage Park followed by community cleanup at the John Bell House. The John Bell House is operated by First State Heritage Park. It includes three historic gardens representing the three main communities who existed in Dover in the 18th […]

  • These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle

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

    Join us for an immersive learning experience as we walk through Old New Castle and discuss the history and culture of generations of Black families who lived and worked there. The 2026 tours expand upon Dr. Melissa Benbow Flowers’ research at the Read House on the African American population of Old New Castle with additional […]

  • In Conversation: A Community Dialogue on Redistricting

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

    Join the Delaware Historical Society for our next In Conversation event, bringing together local officials, educators, and members of the Redding Consortium for Educational Equity to examine an ever-evolving issue in New Castle County: school redistricting. Through a thoughtful discussion, our guest speakers will trace the history of school districting in the county—from the early […]

  • Artifacts After Hours: Sylvia’s Dress

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

    Step back into the past with a glimpse into the life of Sylvia Rice, a free Black cook at the Read House, by exploring a unique dress handmade based on 19th century portraiture and extant dresses. Tickets $15. Purchase here: https://dhs.givecloud.co/sylvias-dress

  • Delaware Community Preservation Lab

    Lewes Senior Activity Center 32083 Janice Rd., Lewes, DE, United States

    Every Delawarean has a history worth preserving. Yet personal, community, and organizational collections filled with photographs, letters, quilts, scrapbooks, posters, and other keepsakes are often at risk from humidity, common pests, poor storage, and the passage of time. The Delaware Community Preservation Lab (DCPL) helps safeguard these materials by offering on-site scanning, photography, and video […]

  • Mitchell Center Cultural Film Series: Seeking Mavis Beacon

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

    The Mitchell Center Cultural Film Series returns! Join us October 3 at 1 p.m. for the first screening, Seeking Mavis Beacon. The 2024 documentary covers the search for the real-life woman who served as the face of Mavis Beacon, the fictional instructor in the widely used typing software Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing. Included with Museum […]

  • Preserving Delaware’s Songs: The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive

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

    What songs do you associate with Delaware? Join us at the Read House & Gardens for a talk with folklorist Derek Piotr about his Fieldwork Archive project, which records and preserves regional folk music sung by non-singers and experienced performers alike. After the talk, guests are welcome to share their own musical memories with Derek. […]

  • Flags of Our Forefathers: Finding Your Roots in the Revolution

    Delaware History Museum

    Celebrate Family History Month with the Delaware Historical Society and the Delaware Public Archives! Discover the most common records used by genealogists as well as lesser-known resources that can be invaluable for those researching their family tree to complete an application for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) or Sons of the American Revolution […]

  • These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle

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

    Join us for an immersive learning experience as we walk through Old New Castle and discuss the history and culture of generations of Black families who lived and worked there. The 2026 tours expand upon Dr. Melissa Benbow Flowers’ research at the Read House on the African American population of Old New Castle with additional […]

  • Historic Perspectives Photo Walk

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

    Explore Delaware history through a new lens during the Historic Perspectives Photo Walk in downtown Wilmington. Presented by the Delaware Historical Society in partnership with 1865 studios, this guided walking tour invites participants to discover the stories, architecture, and details that connect Wilmington’s past to the city we see today. Along the way, participants will […]

  • Mapping the Delaware Diaspora: Life & Legacy of Samuel E. Cornish

    Virtual Delaware, United States

    Join us online on October 19 to discover the life and legacy of Samuel Eli Cornish and his contributions to education, religion, and the Black print culture, from Delaware to New York.  Dr. Anne Garner, from the New York Historical Society, will discuss Cornish's life and work and the materials historians and researchers can use […]

  • Haunted Delaware

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

    Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with Delaware Historical Society, as we join storyteller and author Josh Hitchens for a chilling evening of scary tales from the darker side of Delaware's history. Hitchens is a historian, storyteller, and author of the books Haunted History of Delaware and Eerie Delaware: Chilling Tales from the First State. […]