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An Evening with William Francis Albensi

Join DHS and Huxley & Hiro for a talk with local author and historian William Francis Albensi about his new book, Wilmington Before Interstate 95, moderated by Emily Lieb.

Wilmington before Interstate 95 is his sixth book for Arcadia Publishing, all dedicated to the history of the First State. The book contains images primarily from the Delaware State Public Archives dated in the 1950s and early 1960s, highlighting west Wilmington and the neighborhoods demolished for the interstate as well as a city history and the downtown area from this bygone era.

Q&A and book signing to follow.

Free event. Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-william-francis-albensi-hosted-at-huxley-and-hiro-tickets-1988354071553

In Conversation: A Community Dialogue on Redistricting

NOTE: This program has been moved to Zoom. Link will be provided after registration.

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 foundations of the school systems, to the major shifts brought about by desegregation efforts, to the present-day conditions that have renewed calls for redistricting.

The program will highlight the key people, places, and decisions that shaped district boundaries and educational policy, offering attendees a clearer understanding of how past choices continue to influence public schools in New Castle County. This conversation invites families, students, educators, and community members to hear directly from those involved in current redistricting efforts and to learn about the historical contexts that got us here today.

Panelists include:

Senator Elizabeth Lockman, a graduate of Alexis I. duPont High School, a State Senator representing Delaware’s Third Senate District and a co-chair of the Redding Consortium for Educational Equity.
Representative Nnamdi Chukwuocha, a graduate of Delcastle High School and Poet Laureate of Delaware, who represents District 1 in the Delaware House of Representatives and is a member of the Redding Consortium for Educational Equity.
Dr. Freeman Williams, a graduate of Christiana High School, a former principal and superintendent of the Christina School District, where he worked for over two decades.
Vince Lofink, a graduate of Salesianum, former educator and State Representative for the 27th District who also served on the State’s Board of Education.

Tickets $5. Free for DHS Members and students with ID. Register here: https://dhs.givecloud.co/in-conversation-redistricting
Zoom event. Link will be provided after registration.

A Day in Old New Castle

Come celebrate 50 years of the Delaware Historical Society’s stewardship of the Read House & Gardens at A Day in Old New Castle! Check out our garden construction progress, enjoy a display commemorating our 50th year as a museum, take a self-guided tour of the first floor of the house, and make a family-friendly craft inspired by our historic interiors and gardens!

A Day in Old New Castle is America’s oldest private home and garden tour, held in Historic New Castle, Delaware. Home and garden tours are ticketed, and tickets are available at https://www.historicnewcastle.com/. The town-wide event also features free activities for kids and art contests, Revolutionary War reenactors, performers and music and costumes, markets for food and crafts, and special offers in our unique shops and restaurants.