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!!
We are happy to help you explore the City's history through guided tours
of our museums and the New Castle National Historical Landmark District.
In addition to enjoying our current offerings below, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram
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!
$35
Pick it up at the Visitor Center
VISITOR CENTER
The New Castle
Visitor Center at the Arsenal and our Museum Store are now open:
Wed - Sat, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Sun, 11:30 pm to 4:30 pm
MUSEUMS & GARDENS
The Amstel House & Dutch House are open for tours:
Wed - Sat, 10 am to 4 pm
Sun, 12 pm to 4 pm
The Old Library is open
Sat & Sun
1 pm to 4 pm
Our historic gardens are currently open daily dawn to dusk.
PRIVATE EVENTS
The Arsenal is available for meetings and private events. Our historic gardens are available for professional photography and wedding ceremonies.
Click the image above for a virtual tour of The Arsenal.
All events must adhere to pandemic-related restrictions in place on the event date.
NOW HIRING!
We are current hiring tour guides for our historic house museums.
For more more information, including how to apply, see the complete job posting below:
Historic House Museum Guide Job Posting
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 21 - December 18
Saturday & Sundays, 1 to 4 pm
Old Library Exhibition
The Perfection of Travelling
Early American Travel 1651-1851
Explore the experience of traveling through early America, Delaware and New Castle from different perspectives through original journals, images & artifacts.
Free Admission
Thursday Evenings
Historic District
Walking Tours
Our one-hour walk around the historic district provide a perfect overview of the history and architecture of Historic New Castle.
$10 per person
Call 302-322-2794 for tickets.
Thursday, Aug 4, 7:00 pm
Taverns, Taprooms
& Tippling Houses
Join us for our new walking tour of New Castle's historic tavern sites, and stop in at the Booth House Tavern afterward for a refreshing beverage!
Ages 21 & over
Thursday, Aug 25, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Thursday, Sep 1, 7:00 pm
Sat & Sun, Sep 10 & 11
Noon - 6:00 pm
Amstel Live
Simple to Sublime:
Art & Architecture
This month's session focuses on
18th century art including portraits & silhouettes, and American styles of architecture. Ages 21 & over.
Taverns, Taprooms
& Tippling Houses
Join us for our new walking tour of New Castle's historic tavern sites, and stop in at the Booth House Tavern afterward for a refreshing beverage!
Ages 21 & over
Chautauqua Tent Show
"That's Entertainment!"
An outdoor history festival on The Green focusing on the history of entertainment & entertainers.
Free
More events coming soon...
SUPPORT NEW CASTLE HISTORY
Join the New Castle Historical Society or make a donation today!
2022 Corporate Sponsors
Brandywine Construction Company
Nationwide Insurance
Nickle Finney Deamond Agency
New Castle Farmers Market
Capitol Office Inc.
Curt Scully Realty
M&T Bank
Patterson Schwartz Realty
Chris Cashman
Steve & Karen Velitskakis