DELAWARE — The HCA hosts a variety of events each month at various museums and historic sites, located throughout Delaware. For more information about these and other upcoming events, see the full calendar..
John Dickinson Plantation
Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild Demonstrations – Sat., Nov. 11
The Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild will showcase historic skills such as spinning, weaving, knitting, and other handicrafts during regular tours of the Plantation. A group meeting will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Mansion Dining Room.
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Bayberry Candle Workshop – Sat., Nov. 18
Discover how the bayberry plant was historically used in candle production, with the opportunity for guests to make their own bayberry candles. Held in conjunction with the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR). Reservations are required and open on October 24. All reservations must be made via phone and confirmed by an employee.
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Admission: FREE with required registration
Contact: JDPmuseum@delaware.gov or call 302-739-3277
Location: 340 Kitts Hummock Rd, Dover, DE
New Castle Court House Museum
Well-Seasoned Heirlooms – Fri., Nov. 17
Historic Interpreter Kimberly Fritsch shines a spotlight on the practices, recipes, and women of Delaware history as they speak to us through their food. This is a virtual event hosted via Facebook. For more information, visit the site’s Facebook page.
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Contact: NCCHmuseum@delaware.gov or call 302-323-4453
Location: 211 Delaware St, New Castle, DE
Old State House Museum
First State Heritage Park Market Fair – Sat., Nov. 4 & Sun., Nov. 5
The Old State House will be participating in the annual First State Heritage Park Market Fair. Saturday’s activities include Zwaanendael Museum staff giving a presentation on the historical life at sea and John Dickinson Plantation staff hosting a sachet making activitiy. The museum will be open to the public and feature quill pen writing demonstrations throughout the day. For more information about the Market Fair, visit First State Heritage Park’s website.
Time: Saturday – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday – 11: 00 AM to 4:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Friends of Folk Concert – Fri., Nov. 10
Featuring musician Mike Weyrauch, whose influences include the sounds of gospel, soul, alternative, classic rock, and Americana. For more information about Mike, visit his website. Presented as part of the Delaware Friends of Folk concert series.
Time: Doors open at 6:45 PM, performance begins at 7:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Contact: OSHmuseum@delaware.gov or call 302-744-5054
Location: 25 The Green, Dover, DE
Zwaanendael Museum
Hospitality Night – Thurs., Nov. 30
Zwaanendael Museum will be open late to take part in Lewes’s annual Merchant Hospitality Night, and will host holiday themed programs, music, refreshments and seasonal decorations by Sussex Gardeners.
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Admission: FREE
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