Upcoming Events

  • Revolutionary Christmas at the Read House

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

    Festive display open Nov. 19 - Dec. 27 The Read House will celebrate Christmas through the lens of the nation's 250th anniversary, celebrating the many revolutions that our country has experienced, including our break from England, civil rights revolutions, and technological revolutions. The Read House is open for guided tours Thursday - Sunday from 11 […]

  • 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 […]