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Please check back often as we will be updating out
calendar with numerous exciting events for 2012!
You can also sign up for our monthly
e-newsletter. Just email us at nchistorical@aol.com
to let us know you would like us to keep you posted on what's happening in
Historic New Castle.
In the meantime, mark your calendar to attend
these great events:
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| January |
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No events currently scheduled in
January.
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Saturday,
February 18, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mardi
Gras Masquerade. Join the New Castle Historical Society at
their Winter Warm Up event with a night of food, drinks, music and gaming.
Wear your favorite mask and you may even win a prize! In addition, there will be
many items available to win at our Silent and Chinese auctions. Tickets
are $65 per person, or $120 per couple and include light food, soft drinks, beer
and wine. Dress is black tie optional. Tickets will be available at the door
on Saturday night, February 18. The event is at Buena Vista Conference
Center, 661 S. Dupont Hwy (about 2 miles south of the Rt. 13/40 split).
Directions are available here.
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Wednesday, March
14, 7 p.m.
NCHS Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the New Castle Historical Society will be held at the New Castle Court House Museum.
Following a brief business meeting, Chuck Fithian, state archaeologist, will present a lecture on Delaware during
the War of 1812 with special emphasis on New Castle and the U.S. Navy. The annual meeting and lecture are free and open to the public. 302.322.2794.
Wednesday,
March 28, 7 p.m.
Espionage
During the American Revolution. John Nagy, author, will present a
lecture on this topic at the New Castle Court House Museum. Sponsored
jointly by the New Castle Historical Society and the State of Delaware's Division of
Historical and Cultural Affairs, the lecture if free and open to the public.
302.322.2794
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Thursday, April 12, 7:00
p.m.
Native
Plants in a Small Garden. The
Arasapha Garden Club of New Castle hosts this informative workshop describing
how you can bring the beauty and sustainability of native plants home to your
garden. Local landscape designer Anne Berry will use slides and live plants to
help participants learn about available native varieties. A tutorial will also
be presented on container gardening with native plants. At the Christian
Education Building of the New Castle Presbyterian Church, 25 East 2nd Street,
Old New Castle. Admission is free and open to the public. Light refreshments
will be available.For more information visit
www.arasapha.org.
Sunday, April 22, 1:00
p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The Way We Wore:
Over 100 Years of the Feminine Silhouette.
Presented by the New Castle Historical Society in partnership with the State of
Delaware's Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs, historic costume
expert Karen Jesse explores over 150 years of fashion using both authentic and
reproduction garments. Enjoy an afternoon of champagne and chocolate with
modeled fashions from private collectors and the collection of the New Castle
Historical Society. At Buena Vista Conference Center in New Castle. Tickets
are $30, and must be reserved by calling 302-322-2794, or by reserving online by
clicking here.
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Friday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. &
Sat., May 5, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May
Market.
The Arasapha Garden Club's
Annual May Market is the perfect place to find plants, herbs, and flowers for
your garden. Indoor tables and displays feature White Elephant, used books
and vendors, while outside tent sales include unusual plants, shrubs, herbs,
baked goods, original prints and more! There will be free garden crafts for
children, and Master Gardeners on hand to offer advice. Behind the Old Town Hall on East 2nd Street. Proceeds support the
Arasapha Garden Club's work in the historic gardens of the Amstel House &
Dutch House. For more information visit www.arasapha.org.
Wednesday, May 9, 7 p.m.
Thomas Holcomb and the Making of the Modern Marine Corps.
The
New
Castle Historical Society in partnership with the Delaware Military Heritage and
Education Foundation present author David Ulbrich who will
present a lecture on New Castle’s General Thomas Holcomb, Commandant of the
U.S. Marine Corps from 1936 to 1943. At the Immanuel Parish House, Harmony
Street & The Strand, Old New Castle. Ticket information will be available
soon. 302.322.2794.
Saturday. May 19 through September 2, 2012
Exhibit:
Captain John and Sarah Avery: A 17th-Century Family on Delaware's Frontier. A
new exhibit at the Old Library Museum explores Avery's Rest, a 17th-century
Sussex County, Delaware homestead settled by Captain John and Sarah Avery which
was excavated, analyzed, and conserved by the Archaeological
Society of Delaware between 2006 and 2010. Utilizing artifacts discovered at
the site as a point of reference, the exhibit will explore the shifting economic
and cultural traditions of the English and Dutch colonists, and their
interaction with local American Indian communities, illuminating the joys and
hardships of daily life in Sussex County in the late 1600s and early 1700s. At
the Old Library Museum, Weekends (excluding holidays), 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free.
Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m.
A
Day in Old New Castle. America's oldest house and garden tour
returns this year. The Amstel House, Dutch House and Old Library Museums will be
open free from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For event and ticket information, please contact Immanuel
Church on the Green at 302-328-2413, or visit the A
Day in Old New Castle website.
Friday
& Saturday, May 25 & 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
18th Century Brick Making. Join us at Newlin
Grist Mill in Glen Mills, PA and get dirty while making bricks that will be used in the restoration of the
Amstel House kitchen hearth. This weekend we'll be mixing clay and molding
bricks - just like they did in the 18th century. For information and to
volunteer contact Lauren at 610-459-2359 or lvitelli@newlingristmill.org
Wednesday, June 6, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Annual Garden Party. Join friends and neighbors at our annual early summer
bash in the Dutch House gardens. If you haven't yet visited the new Dutch
Kitchen garden and the Delaware Native Garden, this is a perfect opportunity to
experience these wonderful new landscapes. Light refreshments are included with admission to the party!
1651 Benefactors receive two complimentary tickets to the party. $25
members; $30non-members. Please call the Society office at 302-322-2794 to RSVP today!
Friday
& Saturday, June 15 & 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
18th Century Brick Making. Join us at Newlin
Grist Mill in Glen Mills, PA and get dirty while making bricks that will be used in the restoration of the
Amstel House kitchen hearth. This weekend we'll be mixing clay and molding
bricks - just like they did in the 18th century. For information and to
volunteer contact Lauren at 610-459-2359 or lvitelli@newlingristmill.org
Saturday,
June 23, 8:45 and 11:45 p.m.
Paranormal
Investigations with Delmarva Historic Haunts
Join
Delmarva Historic Haunts (DHH) to investigate some of New Castle's oldest and
most legendary buildings...the Amstel House, The Dutch House and the Old
Library! For years, these buildings have been closed to paranormal
investigations. Now, through a partnership with DHH, the New Castle Historical
Society has opened their museums exclusively for paranormal
investigations with DHH.
You'll
join a small group of people led through the three historic buildings and a
tour of DHH's mobile lab by one of their experienced paranormal investigators.
You can participate in an investigation and decide for yourself whether
history really "comes alive" at night in these museums! Check out
the results of the DHH Amstel House investigation from earlier this year here!
These
investigations are two-and-a-half hours in length, and are appropriate for
ages 12 and up. You will be in darkened rooms with low light levels, and
walking on some uneven sidewalks. Please bring a flashlight. Investigations
are held rain or shine - please dress appropriately. The investigations begin
in the Amstel House backyard at 2 East 4th Street. Personal photography is
permitted in the Amstel & Dutch Houses, but not in the Old Library
museum.
All
tickets are $25 and reservations are required. Please call 302-322-2794 to
make reservations.
Friday
& Saturday, June 29 & 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
18th Century Brick Making. Join us at Newlin
Grist Mill in Glen Mills, PA and get dirty while making bricks that will be used in the restoration of the
Amstel House kitchen hearth. This weekend we'll be mixing clay and molding
bricks - just like they did in the 18th century. For information and to
volunteer contact Lauren at 610-459-2359 or lvitelli@newlingristmill.org
Saturday, July 14, 8:45 and 11:45 p.m.
Paranormal
Investigations with Delmarva Historic Haunts
oin
Delmarva Historic Haunts (DHH) to investigate some of New Castle's oldest and
most legendary buildings...the Amstel House, The Dutch House and the Old
Library! For years, these buildings have been closed to paranormal
investigations. Now, through a partnership with DHH, the New Castle Historical
Society has opened their museums exclusively for paranormal
investigations with DHH.
You'll
join a small group of people led through the three historic buildings and a
tour of DHH's mobile lab by one of their experienced paranormal investigators.
You can participate in an investigation and decide for yourself whether
history really "comes alive" at night in these museums! Check out
the results of the DHH Amstel House investigation from earlier this year here!
These
investigations are two-and-a-half hours in length, and are appropriate for
ages 12 and up. You will be in darkened rooms with low light levels, and
walking on some uneven sidewalks. Please bring a flashlight. Investigations
are held rain or shine - please dress appropriately. The investigations begin
in the Amstel House backyard at 2 East 4th Street. Personal photography is
permitted in the Amstel & Dutch Houses, but not in the Old Library
museum.
All
tickets are $25 and reservations are required. Please call 302-322-2794 to
make reservations.
Friday
& Saturday, July 20, 21, 27 & 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
18th Century Brick Making. Join us at Newlin
Grist Mill in Glen Mills, PA and get dirty while making bricks that will be used in the restoration of the
Amstel House kitchen hearth. This weekend we'll be mixing clay and molding
bricks - just like they did in the 18th century. For information and to
volunteer contact Lauren at 610-459-2359 or lvitelli@newlingristmill.org
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Saturday, August 11, 8:45 and 11:45 p.m. Paranormal
Investigations with Delmarva Historic Haunts
Join
Delmarva Historic Haunts (DHH) to investigate some of New Castle's oldest and
most legendary buildings...the Amstel House, The Dutch House and the Old
Library! For years, these buildings have been closed to paranormal
investigations. Now, through a partnership with DHH, the New Castle Historical
Society has opened their museums exclusively for paranormal
investigations with DHH.
You'll
join a small group of people led through the three historic buildings and a
tour of DHH's mobile lab by one of their experienced paranormal investigators.
You can participate in an investigation and decide for yourself whether
history really "comes alive" at night in these museums! Check out
the results of the DHH Amstel House investigation from earlier this year here!
These
investigations are two-and-a-half hours in length, and are appropriate for
ages 12 and up. You will be in darkened rooms with low light levels, and
walking on some uneven sidewalks. Please bring a flashlight. Investigations
are held rain or shine - please dress appropriately. The investigations begin
in the Amstel House backyard at 2 East 4th Street. Personal photography is
permitted in the Amstel & Dutch Houses, but not in the Old Library
museum.
All
tickets are $25 and reservations are required. Please call 302-322-2794 to
make reservations.
Friday
& Saturday, August 17 & 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
18th Century Brick Making. Join us at Newlin
Grist Mill in Glen Mills, PA and get dirty while making bricks that will be used in the restoration of the
Amstel House kitchen hearth. This weekend we'll be mixing clay and molding
bricks - just like they did in the 18th century. For information and to
volunteer contact Lauren at 610-459-2359 or lvitelli@newlingristmill.org
Saturday,
September 22, 8:45 and 11:45 p.m.
Paranormal
Investigations with Delmarva Historic Haunts
Join
Delmarva Historic Haunts (DHH) to investigate some of New Castle's oldest and
most legendary buildings...the Amstel House, The Dutch House and the Old
Library! For years, these buildings have been closed to paranormal
investigations. Now, through a partnership with DHH, the New Castle Historical
Society has opened their museums exclusively for paranormal
investigations with DHH.
You'll
join a small group of people led through the three historic buildings and a tour
of DHH's mobile lab by one of their experienced paranormal investigators. You
can participate in an investigation and decide for yourself whether history
really "comes alive" at night in these museums! Check out the results
of the DHH Amstel House investigation from earlier this year here!
These
investigations are two-and-a-half hours in length, and are appropriate for ages
12 and up. You will be in darkened rooms with low light levels, and walking on
some uneven sidewalks. Please bring a flashlight. Investigations are held rain
or shine - please dress appropriately. The investigations begin in the Amstel
House backyard at 2 East 4th Street. Personal photography is permitted in the
Amstel & Dutch Houses, but not in the Old Library museum.
All
tickets are $25 and reservations are required. Please call 302-322-2794 to make
reservations.
October 1 through December 30
Quilt Exhibit at the Old Library.
Historic Village Quilts of Old New Castle presents an exhibit featuring
historic, reproduction and modern quilts. Additional information will be
available soon!
October 3 through November 4
New
Castle in Mourning. Our annual mourning exhibit returns this
year at the Amstel House. Included with regular admission to the Amstel House.
Saturday,
October 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Firing The Brick Kiln. Join us at Newlin
Grist Mill in Glen Mills, PA for their Fall Harvest Festival as we fire the
recently constructed brick kiln for the final step in our 18th century
brickmaking project! We'll fire the bricks that we made all summer for the
restoration of the Amstel House kitchen fireplace! Admission
is free.
Friday
& Saturday, October 19 & 20, 8:45 and 11:45 p.m.
Paranormal
Investigations with Delmarva Historic Haunts
Join
Delmarva Historic Haunts (DHH) to investigate some of New Castle's oldest and
most legendary buildings...the Amstel House, The Dutch House and the Old
Library! For years, these buildings have been closed to paranormal
investigations. Now, through a partnership with DHH, the New Castle Historical
Society has opened their museums exclusively for paranormal
investigations with DHH.
You'll
join a small group of people led through the three historic buildings and a tour
of DHH's mobile lab by one of their experienced paranormal investigators. You
can participate in an investigation and decide for yourself whether history
really "comes alive" at night in these museums! Check out the results
of the DHH Amstel House investigation from earlier this year here!
These
investigations are two-and-a-half hours in length, and are appropriate for ages
12 and up. You will be in darkened rooms with low light levels, and walking on
some uneven sidewalks. Please bring a flashlight. Investigations are held rain
or shine - please dress appropriately. The investigations begin in the Amstel
House backyard at 2 East 4th Street. Personal photography is permitted in the
Amstel & Dutch Houses, but not in the Old Library museum.
All
tickets are $25 and reservations are required. Please call 302-322-2794 to make
reservations.
October 26 & 27, 7:00, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m.
Hauntings in History Walking Tours. If you are brave
enough to explore the darker side of New Castle's
history, then join the New Castle Historical Society this October for the only
ghost tour that brings you inside one of the most haunted mansions of
Old New Castle! You'll begin your journey into New Castle's
supernatural side with a tour of the legendary Amstel House - one
of New Castle's most haunted houses - where you may meet the "Woman in
Blue." After exploring the Amstel House, you will be guided through
New Castle's darkened streets and alleyways where you will hear macabre tales of
hauntings, Victorian death & funeral customs, and crime & punishment
that span the 360-year history of this Delaware River town. Tours are $10
for adults and $6 for children under age 12. Reservations required. To
make reservations, please contact the New Castle Historical Society at
302-322-2794. Group tours are available at alternate times. Tours are held rain
or shine. Please dress appropriately. Allow a minimum of 75 minutes for the tour.
Saturday, November 10 (Time & Location TBD)
4th Annual Pledge Party.
Save the date to join the Society to kick off our 2012 Annual Appeal Campaign
with our annual pledge party. Food, fun & prizes! Additional information
will be available soon!
Friday, November 23 through Sunday, December 30
Holidays at the Amstel and Dutch Houses. The Amstel House will be decorated for a traditional holiday celebration in colonial times, showing off a “dessert board” of the period, and featuring traditional 18th century customs during the period of Governor Nicholas Van Dyke’s residency. At the Dutch House, experience a celebration of St. Nichols’ Eve, a tribute to the legend of Saint Nicholas, Dutch patron saint.
 Through December
30
Holidays at the Amstel and Dutch Houses. The Amstel House will be decorated for a traditional holiday celebration in colonial times, showing off a “dessert board” of the period, and featuring traditional 18th century customs during the period of Governor Nicholas Van Dyke’s residency. At the Dutch House, experience a celebration of St. Nichols’ Eve, a tribute to the legend of Saint Nicholas, Dutch patron saint.
Saturday,
December 8, 9:30 a.m.. to 5:30 p.m.
The Spirit of Christmas. This town-wide celebration,
sponsored by the New Castle Presbyterian Church, presents private homes
and churches decorated for the season, and musical events throughout the
day. Admission will be free for the day at the Amstel House, which will be
decorated for a traditional colonial holiday celebration, and the Dutch House,
which will feature a celebration of St. Nicholas' Eve. The Amstel & Dutch
Houses open at 11:00 a.m.
Programs
for the day are available at the NC Presbyterian Church, 25 E. 2nd Street. For more information,
call the church at 302-328-3279 or visit their website, www.newcastlepreschurch.org
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Saturday,
December 8, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Candlelight Tours. Join us for candlelight tours
of the Amstel and Dutch Houses, the Read House and the New Castle Court House.
Special evening tours will be held featuring music, food, drink and other
holiday merriment at four of Historic New Castle's museums. Admission to
all of the museums is $15 for adult members of the New Castle Historical Society
or the Delaware Historical Society, $20 for non-members and $10 for children
under 12. Please call 302-322-2794 for more information or to purchase tickets.
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