A Day in the Life of the John Dickinson Plantation in Dover, Del. on Oct. 12, 2013
Enjoy a day of food, entertainment and hands-on activities from colonial trades to hearth cooking in the 18th-century setting of the home of the “Penman of the Revolution.”
Candle-dipping, classical music and Dutch-American Heritage Day to be featured at the museums of the state of Delaware in November 2013
Eleven special programs to be offered during the month.
Shipwrecks, Storms and Science: Program at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum on Oct. 5, 2013
Event to feature a day-long slate of historical games and maritime history and archaeology activities, plus a presentation on the Roosevelt Inlet and DeBraak shipwrecks.
Quilt Harvest Day to take place at Blue Ball Barn outside Wilmington, Del. on Oct. 19, 2013
Owners of quilts made before 1950 are encouraged to bring their quilts to this session which is designed to record Delaware’s rich tradition of quilt-making.
“An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware”: New exhibit at Dover, Del.’s First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries
Exhibit explores the First State’s role in the Underground Railroad by showcasing Thomas Garrett and Samuel D. Burris and the actions they took in following their consciences rather than the law.
