Coming Soon!
A NEW HOME
FOR
NEW CASTLE HISTORY
DISCOVER HISTORIC NEW CASTLE
The New Castle Historical Society preserves and shares the history of New Castle, Delaware through our museums, programs, publications - and soon, through our new website!!
Although we are not offering museum tours at the moment, we are happy to help you explore New Castle.
In addition to enjoying our current offerings below, be sure to follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube channel to learn more about New Castle's past!
WELCOME TO
NEW CASTLE VIDEO
Watch our welcome video for a quick introduction to Historic New Castle, and discover why we think it's such a special place!
NEW CASTLE AUDIOWALK
Stream our in-depth guided tour of the New Castle Historic District starting at the Amstel House!
LIBERTY & INTELLIGENCE
Like mysteries, puzzles and escape rooms? Try our new self-guided adventure in espionage, Liberty & Intelligence!
Pick it up at the Visitor Center, $35
or we'll mail it to you, $40.
VISITOR CENTER
The New Castle
Visitor Center at the Arsenal and our Museum Store are now open:
Wed - Sat, 10 am to 4 pm
Sun, 12 pm to 4 pm
Masks are no longer required at the Arsenal. Their use is encouraged for those that are not fully vaccinated. (updated 6/15/21)
MUSEUMS & GARDENS
The Amstel House, Dutch House & Old Library Museums are currently closed to the public.
Our historic gardens are open daily dawn to dusk.
We hope to open our museums in mid-July.
Please check back for updates
PRIVATE EVENTS
The Arsenal is available for meetings and private events. Our historic gardens are available for professional photography and wedding ceremonies.
All events must adhere to pandemic-related restrictions in place on the event date.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRI, SAT & SUN
Walking Tours of the Historic District
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
at Noon and 2 pm
Starting May 1
24/JUN
Rediscover The Amstel House
Thursday, June 24 at 7:00 pm
Exclusively for
Patron and 1651 Benefactor Members
15/JUL
History Hat Club
"Produce and Preserve"
Thursday, July 15 at 10:00 am
A new children's program
in the Dutch House gardens.
14/AUG
Shipboard Cooking
Saturday, August 14 at 1:00 pm
Food & cooking onboard
American & English sailing vessels
with Susan Plaisted.
Details Coming Soon!
19/AUG
History Hat Club
"To Flavor or Treat Fever"
Thursday, August 19 at 10:00 am
A new children's program
in the Dutch House gardens.
15/SEP
Annual Garden Party
Wednesday, September 15 at 5:30 pm
in the Amstel House &
Dutch House Gardens
Details Coming Soon!
More events will be added soon!
SUPPORT NEW CASTLE HISTORY
Join the New Castle Historical Society or make a donation today!