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Walk to DeBraak
Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck. The tour will start at…
Dancing at the Dickinson
If you’ve ever wanted to experience your own Mr. Darcy or Miss Bennett moment, or have simply wondered how all those dances you’ve seen in “Jane Austen” films…
Walk to DeBraak
Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck. The tour will start at…
Loyalist on the Lawn
Meet our costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment. Learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist from Lewes during…
Legacy and Landscape: Henry and Catherine’s Journey
This presentation explores the lives of Henry and Catherine Campbell, once enslaved in New Castle, Delaware. Their journey highlights Black autonomy and…
Dancing at the Dickinson
If you’ve ever wanted to experience your own Mr. Darcy or Miss Bennett moment, or have simply wondered how all those dances you’ve seen in “Jane Austen” films…
Mysteries of History
Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors,…
Loyalist on the Lawn
Meet our costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment. Learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist from Lewes during…
Mysteries of History
Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors,…
Revolutionary Trades Day
Explore occupations from Revolutionary War times during this day-long living history event. Experience when powder ignites during a musket firing and find out…
Mysteries of History
Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors,…
Dancing at the Dickinson
If you’ve ever wanted to experience your own Mr. Darcy or Miss Bennett moment, or have simply wondered how all those dances you’ve seen in “Jane Austen” films…
Mysteries of History
Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors,…
Mysteries of History
Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors,…
William Penn Day 2026
The New Castle Court House will celebrate William Penn’s landing at New Castle. You are welcome to visit through out the day (11-4) to learn about William…
Mysteries of History
Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors,…
Dancing at the Dickinson
If you’ve ever wanted to experience your own Mr. Darcy or Miss Bennett moment, or have simply wondered how all those dances you’ve seen in “Jane Austen” films…
Mysteries of History
Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors,…
Mysteries of History
Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors,…
Loyalty and Zeal
Join Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, a citizen and cultural ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, for a talk about the contributions, struggles and sacrifices made by…
Dancing at the Dickinson
If you’ve ever wanted to experience your own Mr. Darcy or Miss Bennett moment, or have simply wondered how all those dances you’ve seen in “Jane Austen” films…
Meet the Artist
Artist and Zwaanendael Museum Lead Historical Interpreter Mark Wilson will showcase his illustrations of Native Americans from Delaware during the American…
Enemies, Foreign & Domestic: A Fireside Chat
Join living historians from the Zwaanendael and Fort Miles Museums for a moderated “Fireside Chat” about the shared challenges, similarities and differences in…
Enemies, Foreign & Domestic: A Fireside Chat
Join living historians from the Zwaanendael and Fort Miles Museums for a moderated “Fireside Chat” about the shared challenges, similarities and differences in…