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Saturday, August 19, 2017

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Program fee is included with museum admission.
Adults $6.00; Seniors (65+)/Military/Student (with i.d.) $5.00; Children (3-18) $4.00

Free on-street parking.

Delaware History Museum - 504 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

In celebration of the annual August Quarterly, young visitors (ages 5-12) and their families will
enjoy storytime with, Press On! The Story of Peter Spencer, about the life of Delawarean Rev. Peter Spencer (1782-1843) founder of the Union Church of Africans. Explore some of the traditions of the independent black church and decorate your own church fan.. Details.

Delaware Historical Society

August 2017 E-Bulletin

Wine & Weed in the garden of the
National Historic Landmark Read House

Tuesday, August 8 and 22, 2017
Read House & Garden
42 The Strand, New Castle, DE

Volunteers meet every other week on Tuesday evenings to keep the grounds neat and tidy throughout the spring, summer and early fall. Refreshments follow gardening sessions.

Please contact manstine@dehistory.org for more details if you are interested in volunteering.

Library Hours

Saturday, August 19, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
505 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE

In addition to regular library hours, the Research Library is open one Saturday a month with volunteers from the Delaware Genealogical Society to assist with individual research questions.

City Theater Company's Be Fearless: An Intro to Improv Workshop

Saturday, August 26, 2017
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
$20 members, $25 nonmembers
Delaware History Museum
504 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE

This introduction to improv comedy teaches basic skills and demonstrates how to apply these skills to create memorable characters and hilarious scenes. Great for team building, idea generating, problem solving, upping confidence, and finding creative ways to live a fearless life. No experience is necessary, appropriate for all ages. The workshop is a one day 2-hour session. Details.
Registration required at city-theater.tix.com.

Upcoming Program Highlights!

Revolutionary Delaware

Thursday, September 7, 2017
6:00 p.m.
FREE for members; $2 nonmembers
The Arsenal - New Castle
Limited seating, reservations requested: (302) 655-7161

In partnership with the New Castle Historical Society, author Kim Burdick will present the story of ordinary people coping with extraordinary circumstances during America's fight for Independence. Details.

3rd Annual Farm2Fork

Saturday, September 16, 2017
1:00 - 9:00 p.m.
National Historic Landmark Read House & Gardens
The Arsenal
New Castle

A family-friendly session in our 19th century garden, cider-making class, and whiskey tastings make for a full day of fun! Details.

Object of the Month - Boy Scout Uniform

Boy Scout Uniform, owned by John S. Reese IV

In this important anniversary year of the United States' entry into World War I (and in keeping with the theme of the previous two months), this month's special object offers us a small glimpse into the lives of the folks on the front lines here at home. This Boy Scout uniform jacket belonged to John S. Reese IV (1904-2002) of Wilmington, who was a Boy Scout from 1916 until 1921.Click to read more!