Tag: Delaware Historical Society Events

Blue Hens & Bugbears: Dawn of the Revolution

Join us at the New Castle Court House for an adventure across Delaware where you’re given a seemingly simple task: deliver goods to Chestertown, Maryland. But will you make it? Will the bugbears stop you? And who are you siding with in this impending war?

This is a TTRPG that uses a simplified version of DND 5e with character sheets that are made to be filled out quickly.

Advance tickets required. $10 a person, Free for Delaware Historical Society members.
Purchase here: https://dhs.givecloud.co/blue-hens-and-bugbears

From the Vault: Black Americans of Achievement

Celebrate Black History Month with a rare look at a piece of cultural legacy from the treasures in the Delaware Historical Society collection. Join us for an object deep dive into the “Black Americans of Achievement” board game. This game is based on a series of books on Black American Achievement created in consultation with the W.E.B DuBois Institute of Afro-American Research at Harvard University.

“Black Americans of Achievement” board game is a gift from Dr. James & LaWanda Newton. Dr. Newton was a professor at the University of Delaware and the founder of the Black American Studies department, now known as the Africana Studies department.

Tickets $10. Free for members. Reserve tickets here: https://dhs.givecloud.co/vault-black-americans-of-achievement

January in Conversation: Commemorating 250 Years of Delaware

*EVENT UPDATE: Due to the forecast for winter weather, this event will be held virtually via Zoom on January 26, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. If you already registered for the event, the sign-on information was sent to the email attached to your registration. If you have not yet registered, please use the link below. The Zoom information will be included with your confirmation. Thank you, and stay safe!

Join local and state leaders for a dynamic conversation about the state’s 250th anniversary — what it means, what’s coming up this year and beyond, and how you can take part. 

Panelists include:
Tina Betz, Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Wilmington
Molly Giordano, Executive Director of the Delaware Art Museum
Erik Raser-Schramm, Director of Delaware 250
Shysheika Edwards, Executive Director of the Christina Cultural Arts Center

Moderated by Delaware Historical Society Executive Director Ivan Henderson.

Tickets $5. Purchase here: https://dhs.givecloud.co/january-conversation-commemorating-de-250

Uncover the Past: Transcribing Delaware History

*NOTE: Registration for the February 28th transcribathon is full. Please join us for another date this year.

Uncover the past as you help transcribe Delaware history at this community event with Route 9 Library!

This program series, with four dates throughout 2026, gets people involved in transcribing materials from the Delaware Historical Society’s collections. At each program, attendees will get hands-on with local history as they transcribe 2-3 handwritten documents, creating transcriptions that are more readable and accessible for inclusion in our online collection records.

These transcribathons will be hosted at the Route 9 Library in New Castle County from 1-3 p.m. on February 28th, May 16th, August 8th, and October 31st.
*NOTE: The February 28th transcribathon is full. 

Free event. Register here: https://dhs.givecloud.co/transcribing-de-history

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

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 source materials, a revamped route and accompanying map, and a special focus on the time period from 1776-1876.

Tickets $25. Register here: https://dhs.givecloud.co/these-houses-were-homes-2026

Space is limited, and advance registration is required. To enhance the enjoyment of all participants, we kindly request that walking tour registrants be at least 12 years old. Please note that the historic neighborhoods in Old New Castle feature uneven walkways that may not be suitable for those needing mobility assistance. 

In the event of inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled for March 7 from 1-3 p.m. or registration may be transferred to another February tour, space permitting. 

*SOLD OUT* These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle

This tour is full. Please join us for one of our other tour dates. 

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 source materials, a revamped route and accompanying map, and a special focus on the time period from 1776-1876.

Tickets $25. Register here: https://dhs.givecloud.co/these-houses-were-homes-2026

Space is limited, and advance registration is required. To enhance the enjoyment of all participants, we kindly request that walking tour registrants be at least 12 years old. Please note that the historic neighborhoods in Old New Castle feature uneven walkways that may not be suitable for those needing mobility assistance. 

In the event of inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled for March 7 from 1-3 p.m. or registration may be transferred to another February tour, space permitting. 

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

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 source materials, a revamped route and accompanying map, and a special focus on the time period from 1776-1876.

Tickets $25. Register here: https://dhs.givecloud.co/these-houses-were-homes-2026

Space is limited, and advance registration is required. To enhance the enjoyment of all participants, we kindly request that walking tour registrants be at least 12 years old. Please note that the historic neighborhoods in Old New Castle feature uneven walkways that may not be suitable for those needing mobility assistance.

In the event of inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled for March 7 from 1-3 p.m. or registration may be transferred to another February tour, space permitting. 

Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II

Join us at Route 9 Library and Innovation Center for a historic documentary film screening of Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II with creator and director Professor Gregory S. Cooke and hear the inspiring stories of an untold generation of African-American war heroes. 

Invisible Warriors features real pioneers – the first Black women to work in industry and government administrative service. They are hardworking underdogs of high character who do battle and win. They fled lives as domestics and sharecroppers to empower themselves while working in war production and U.S. government offices. These patriotic pioneers share their wartime memories, recounting their battles against racism at home, Nazism abroad, and sexism everywhere. They represent 600,000 women like themselves who overcame the Great Depression, Jim Crow, sexual degradation, and workplace discrimination to break gender and racial barriers.

For more information, visit https://invisiblewarriorsfilm.com/

Pledge of Resiliency: A Public Dialogue

Join us for a panel discussion about community responses to the presence of a confederate flag and monument in Georgetown, DE. Registration is free but required.

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We invite you to join us for a panel discussion about community responses to the presence of a confederate flag and monument in Georgetown, DE, which is currently being supported by public funds. Our panelists will explore the impact of this monument on the community and discuss potential solutions for healing and creating systemic change in our communities to prevent similar ideological incursions in the future. We believe this dialogue is crucial for building a more inclusive and equitable community, and we encourage you to register to attend.

 

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Protecting Your Dream: Virtual Social Emotional Learning Workshop

In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we invite young folks and families to participate in an engaging virtual workshop on protecting your dreams led by award winning spoken word artist and educator, Serena Joy.

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A Wilmington, Delaware native, Serena Joy engages with and uplifts youth through poetry and rap.

What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)?

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning defines SEL as the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.

Saturday, January 14, 2023
Location: Zoom
Time 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
FREE
Registration required
Recommend ages: 7-12 or Grades 2 – 6
Required items for participation: a balloon and a sheet of paper

 

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