“18th Century Trades Day” and evening lantern tours to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in October 2017
Activities feature two special programs that explore 18th-century trades and pastimes that might have taken place at the property during the lifetime of the “Penman of the Revolution.”
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 16 special events during October 2017
Halloween programs, 18th century trades and William Penn Day among the events to be presented.
EVENT CHANGE OF VENUE: “First People of the First State: 12,000 Years, 300 Years and One Year” program in Dover, Del. on Sept. 2, 2017 moved indoors due to inclement weather
Sept. 2, 2017 event moved from outdoors on the Dover Green to indoors at The Old State House.
Native-American heritage to be spotlighted at the museums of the State of Delaware during September 2017
Programs on Delaware’s Lenape and Nanticoke Indian tribes to be featured.
“New Castle: Three Forts, One Community” exhibit to open at the New Castle Court House Museum on Sept. 9, 2017
Exhibit examines the 17th-century struggle for control of New Castle, Del. by the Dutch, Swedes and English.
