
EVENTS
We host programs, tours and special events throughout the year.
Make your next event special by hosting it at The Arsenal!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Fezziwig's Ball - SOLD OUT!
Friday, December 8, 7:00 - 10:30 pm
Start the holiday season in style - Victorian style - at Fezziwig's Ball! Our annual holiday ball features historic 19th century dancing with live music, a dessert bar and delicious beverages. Attendees are encouraged to wear 19th century clothing (or modern holiday party apparel). Dances will be called, and a free rehearsal for all ticket holders will be held on Monday, November 27. The ball and rehearsal are both held at the Arsenal, 30 Market Street. Join the waiting list here.
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Holiday Traditions at Amstel House & Dutch House
November 24 to December 30
Visit the Amstel House and Dutch Houses this holiday season to learn about holiday celebrations of the past. At the Dutch House you'll discover the traditions surrounding St. Nicholas Day during the colonial period. At the Amstel House explore holiday traditions of three centuries through celebrations of the Van Dyke, Burnham and Hay families. Houses are open for tours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throough December 30. Tickets available at the New Castle Visitor Center.
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Hearth Cooking at the Amstel House
December 9, 10 am to 2:30 pm
Visit the Amstel House kitchen for free demonstrations of traditional hearth cooking. Our hearth cooks will introduce you to the recipes and techniques used by people of the 18th century to prepare meals and preserve foods. Demonstrations are free (enter through the rear door of the house). Full house tours required paid admission (tickets available at New Castle Visitor Center at the Arsenal).
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Spirit of Christmas
December 9, 10 am to 2:30 pm
Come and experience the magic of the holidays in New Castle! Stroll through private homes, enjoy musical performances and street theater, find great gifts from unique vendors in the indoor & outdoor Winter Market, meet Santa & Friends; sip and savor delicious drink and fare from our restaurants and food vendors, and join us for caroling at the New Castle's tree lighting ceremony. Free. More information...
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SAVE THE DATE
JANUARY
28th - Lecture
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APRIL
1st - Amstel & Dutch Houses Open
13th - Amstel Live
15th - Foodways Demonstration
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JULY
5th - Tavern Tour
7th - Pop-Up Opera
24th - 28th - Summer Camp
26th - Walking Tour
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OCTOBER
12th - Movies in the Park13th & 14th - Hauntings Tours
19th - Amstel Live
20th & 21st - Hauntings Tours
27th & 28th - Hauntings Tours
FEBRUARY
4th - Visitor Ctr Open Weekends
11th - Saturdays at Sea Lecture
25th - Saturdays at Sea Lecture
28th - Amstel Live
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MAY
19th - Spring Assembly (Ball)
20th - A Day in Old New Castle
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AUGUST
2nd - Tavern Tour
13th - Art in the Garden
17th - Amstel Live
23rd - Walking Tour
History Revival Lectures - every Thursday afternoon
NOVEMBER
11th - Hearth Cooking
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MARCH
4th - Saturdays at Sea Lecture
25th - Paranormal Tours
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JUNE
7th - Tavern Tour
8th - Garden Party
10th - Separation Day / Foodways
15th - Amstel Live
28th - Walking Tour
SEPTEMBER
9th - Hearth Cooking
15th - Movies in Park
23rd - Art on the Green
23rd - Belgian Beer Festival
27th - Walking Tour
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DECEMBER
8th - Fezziwig's Ball
9th - Spirit of Christmas
9th - Hearth Cooking
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