African American History Month programs to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in February 2015
During the month of February 2015, the home of the “Penman of the Revolution” will present five special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson owned the property.
African American History Month programs among 18 special events sponsored by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs during February 2015
Highlights explore love and family in the African-American community.
“A Taste of Buena Vista” on Feb. 27, 2015
One of Delaware’s most historic homes will host an evening of guided tours, refreshments and music on Feb. 27, 2015.
Traditional fabric-arts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in January 2015
Programs to explore traditional fabric-arts (weaving, spinning and knitting) that would have been practiced during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property. Release includes a listing of plantation events through June 2015.
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor six free programs at downtown Dover sites during January 2015
Highlights to include “Lost By One Vote,” “Delaware’s Heroes of the Forgotten War” and “The Star Spangled Banner: Then and Now.”
