“A Day in the Life of the John Dickinson Plantation” in Dover, Del. on Oct. 11, 2014
The sounds of muskets and dueling swords, the scents of hearth-cooking and potpourri-making, and the visual beauty of silhouette artistry will all be featured.
His Majesty’s Sloop of War DeBraak and Mysteries of History to be featured at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum in October 2014
Programs focus on different aspects of the history of Delaware’s Cape Henlopen region.
Museums of the state of Delaware to feature 10 free programs in October 2014
William Penn Day; Emile Berliner, a pioneer of the music industry; and a Day in the Life of the John Dickinson Plantation to be featured.
Smoking meats, hearth cooking, and candle making to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in September 2014
During the month of September 2014, the home of the “Penman of the Revolution” will present seven special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.
Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund
Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.
