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220 Delaware Street
New Castle, Delaware 19720
(302) 322-9804
New Castle Historical Society
Two East Fourth Street
New Castle, Delaware 19720
(302) 322-2794
fax: (302) 322-8923
email: nchistorical@aol.com

Ms. Bruce Dalleo, Director
Richard R. Cooch, President
Amstel House, Old Library Museum and Dutch House
 

New Castle Historical Society Events

Preserving New Castle's Heritage

The New Castle Historical Society's three historic houses: the Amstel House, Dutch House and Old Library Museum are open to the public for group and individual tours. The Historical Society is also involved in educating the public about the history of New Castle and in disseminating information through exhibits, programs, lectures, publications and resource materials. Since its founding in 1934, the Society has worked to promote historical awareness, and encourage the preservation of historical architecture, documents and material culture in New Castle. As a nonprofit agency, the Historical Society depends on support from a broad base of community members. It also receives corporate, state and local grants, as well as foundation grants to accomplish these aims.

Programs and Activities
Group Tours School tours provide highlights of colonial history and lifestyle for over 4,000 students annually. Adult group tours of the Amstel and Dutch houses are available by reservation.
Publications Passing on the Story: African-Americans in New Castle, 55 page booklet published by New Castle Historical Society, 2002.
Three Centuries of New Castle Architecture, A Walking Map and Historical Guide, July 1999
Anthony Higgins, New Castle on the Delaware, an overview of the town's historic buildings
Elizabeth Coatesworth, The Big Green Umbrella, a delightful children's story
Tidings Newsletter
Dr. Constance Cooper, 350 Years of New Castle Delaware: Chapters in a Town’s History, September 2001
Exhibits Exhibit at Amstel House, FANtastic Accessories, featuring fans from the Society's textile collection, May 17 - July 21, 2003. Tues.-Saturday 11-4, Sunday 1-4. 
Upcoming exhibit at the Old Library Museum, winter 2004, from the Society's textile collection.
Lecture Series Periodic lectures on historical topics, to be announced.
Special Events Dutch House Garden Party, Thurs., June 12, 2003, 5:30-7:30,  32 E. Third Street.  Public is invited, call 322-2794 for reservations, $15.
Preservation Outreach Committee  Committee representation on Historic Area Commission, other preservation advocacy, Annual preservation award sponsor
Membership Join the Society today! Your dues are needed to support the preservations and educations activities of the Society. Call (302) 322-2794 or email. 

 

 

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