CONTACT:
Michael Connolly
New Castle Historical Society
302-322-2794
302-322-8923 (fax)
mconnollynchs@aol.com
www.newcastlehistory.org

January 14, Wednesday, 7 pm – Lecture, Nancy Lynch, Vietnam Mailbag, Arsenal at Old New Castle – Free (Donations Suggested), www.newcastlehistory.org.

January 28, Wednesday, 7 pm – NCHS Lecture, State of Delaware Preservation Tax Credits with Joan Larrivee, New Castle Court House Museum, Free, www.newcastlehistory.org.

February 7, Saturday, 6:30 pm - Black Tie & White Lace Dinner & Silent Auction, Arsenal at Old New Castle, By ticket only, 302-322-2794 or www.newcastlehistory.org.

March 21, Saturday, 9 am to 12 pm – Historic Home Maintenance, NCCHAP Workshop with Dale Frens, AIA, New Castle Court House Museum, $5 NCHS & DHS members, $8 non-members.

March 25, Wednesday, 7 pm – NCHS Annual Meeting, Lecture by Russ McCabe, New Castle Court House Museum, www.newcastlehistory.org.

May 1-2, Friday – Saturday, 8-5 p.m. (4 p.m. Sat). May Market, plant and flower sale on Market Square, www.arasapha.com.

May 16, Saturday – A Day in Old New Castle, annual tour of private homes and gardens. Tickets required. Sponsored by Immanuel Episcopal Church, www.dayinoldnewcastle.org.

June 1 through November 17 – Exhibit: A Vestige of the Dutch: The Tile House of New Castle, Dutch House Museum, Included with regular admission, www.newcastlehistory.org.

June 11, Thursday – Dutch House Garden Party, tickets required, www.newcastlehistory.org.

June 13, Saturday – Separation Day with parade, festivities, reenactments, booths, rides, food, evening concert and fireworks. Free. Call 322-9802.

August 8 – Garden Festivus at Read House & Gardens. The return of the Great Pear Cook Off, guided garden tours, kids activities, prizes and much more. Additional outdoor events at other New Castle historic sites. Call 302-295-3284 or www.dehistory.org.

August 30, Sunday – The New Castle Antiques Show with over 100 dealers and is held in Battery Park. Admission. Sponsored by the New Castle Visitor’s Bureau. Call (215) 862-5828.

September 9 through November 8, Exhibit: New Castle in Mourning, Amstel House, Included with regular admission, www.newcastlehistory.org.

September 12, Saturday, 7 pm – Oldies Dance Party, a community event to benefit the New Castle Senior Center. Tickets required. Contact Natalie at 302-326-4209 or NKaplan@newcastleseniorcenter.com

September 27, Saturday, 10-5 pm - Art on the Green in Battery Park, Sponsored by New Castle Lions Club. Call (302) 328-LIONS.

September 27, Saturday, 10-5 pm - Book Sale, at New Castle Senior Center, www.newcastlelibraryfriends.org.

October 11, 9:30 - 4 pm - From Kitchen to Garden, Historic kitchen and garden tours. Tickets required. www.newcastlelibraryfriends.org.

October 16, 17, 23, 24, & 30 - Hauntings in History, evening walking tours through the town, with stories about tragic events and mysterious happenings. Tours begin at 6:30, 7:00, 8:00. $10 adults, $6 children. Call for reservations at 322-2794, www.newcastlehistory.org.

October 17, Saturday, 9-3 pm – Harvest Bazaar. Featuring homemade baked goods, handmade crafts, books, gently used items and more! Sponsored by New Castle Senior Center. Free. 302-326-4209.

November 16 – Netherland America Heritage Day, Dutch House open free all day, 302-322-2794, www.newcastlehistory.org.

November 18 through December 31 – Annual Holiday Exhibit at Amstel and Dutch Houses, Admission. www.newcastlehistory.org.

December 12, Saturday - Spirit of Christmas - Town–wide event with tours of historic buildings, concerts, shopping and other festivities. Free. Sponsored by New Castle Presbyterian Church, (302) 328-3279.