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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

​​Amstel House & Dutch House Open on Weekends

Starting April 5

The Amstel House and Dutch House are open for guided tours on Saturday and Sundays through year-end. Tickets are available at the New Castle Visitor Center at the Arsenal.

 

Group tours are available on weekdays or weekends by appointment. Contact us at 302-322-2794. â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Annual Garden Party

June 11, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Amstel House Garden

Kick off the summer season with us at the New Castle Historical Society's Annual Garden Party!  You'll enjoy an evening of music and good company in the Colonial Revival garden at the historic Amstel House. Your ticket to the party includes light summer fare and an open bar. You don't need to be a member of the Historical Society to join us - we love meeting new people! Get tickets here!​

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​​Fourth Friday, Art on the Town

June 27, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

New Castle's shops, galleries and restausants open to promote locals art. For a complete list of participating venues check our Fourth Friday page.

SAVE THE DATE

JANUARY

No events scheduled

APRIL

5 - Archaeology Symposium

19 - Hearth Cooking at Amstel House

24 - Lecture: Archaeology & Foodways

25 - Fourth Friday Art on the Town

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JULY

25 - Fourth Friday Art on the Town

OCTOBER

10 & 11 - Hauntings in History Tours

17 & 18 - Hauntings in History Tours

18 - Hearth Cooking at Amstel House

24 & 25 - Hauntings in History Tours

FEBRUARY

15 - Hearth Cooking at Amstel House

28 - Fourth Friday Art on the Town

MAY

2-3 - May Market

17 - Hearth Cooking at Amstel House

17 - A Day in Old New Castle

23 - Fourth Friday Art on the Town

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AUGUST

22 - Fourth Friday Art on the Town

NOVEMBER

  8 - Annual Fundraiser

15 - Hearth Cooking at Amstel House

MARCH

28 - Fourth Friday Art on the Town

JUNE

  7 - Separation Day

​  7 - Hearth Cooking at Amstel House

11 - Annual Garden Party

27 - Fourth Friday Art on the Town

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SEPTEMBER

20 - Hearth Cooking at Amstel House

DECEMBER

12 - Fezziwig's Ball

13 - Hearth Cooking at Amstel House

Looking for other things to do in New Castle?

Check out the New Castle Community Calendar

maintained by New Castle City Topics:

Check our local newspaper, The Weekly, for their

up-to-date calendar of events, city meetings,

and other happenings in New Castle. 

HOST YOUR EVENT AT
THE ARSENAL

The Stockton Room
ABOUT US

The New Castle Historical Society preserves the history of our community through our museums, collections and archives. Experience our Amstel House and Dutch House museums  &  gardens when you visit Historic New Castle, Delaware. 

ADDRESS

302-322-2794

 

30 Market Street

New Castle, Delaware 19720

 

info@newcastlehistory.org

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