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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!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday Walkabouts

Every Wednesday, June 7 through Sept 27, Noon

Enjoy a 45-minute guided walking tour around the New Castle Historic District. You'll get an overview of New Castle's 370+ year history, its historic sites and its wide variety of architecture. Buy your tickets on on the day of the tour at the New Castle Visitor Center at the Arsenal. Tickets are $5 per person.  Tours are held rain or shine. Please prepare for hot weather during summer months. 

 

Taverns, Taprooms & Tippling Houses - A Walking Tour

First Wednesdays starting June 7, 7:00 pm

Join us for a fun and entertaining guided walking tour through historic New Castle to discover the city's old taverns and tavern sites dating back to the early 18th century. Held the first Wednesday of each month through September. 1 hour. $10 per person ($8 for NCHS Members)

Info & Tickets

Annual Garden Party

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

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 85 year-old Colonial Revival garden at the Amstel House. 

Info & Tickets

Separation Day & Hearth Cooking at Amstel House

June 10

Join our hearth cooks for free demonstrations of 18th century cooking in the Amstel House from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Separation Day festivities begin at noon and end with fireworks at 9:30 in Battery Park. 

More Info on Separation Day

Amstel Live: Working for the Weekend!

June 15, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

In June, we're looking at occupations and professions of the past. If you don't know what joyners, mantuamakers, whitesmiths, cordwainers, and nob-thatchers do for a living then this is the session for you! Ages 21+ only. 

Info & Tickets

Evening Walking Tours

Last Wednesdays starting June 28, 7:00 pm

Enjoy a guided walking tour around the New Castle Historic District. You'll get an overview of New Castle's 370+ year history, its historic sites and its wide variety of architecture.  Held the last Wednesday of each month through September. 1 hour. $10 per person ($8 for NCHS Members)

Info & Tickets

Movies By Moonlight - Clueless

Friday, June 30, 9:00 pm at New Castle Public Library

We've partnered with the New Castle Public Library to bring a series of cult classics to you for free in the rear garden of the Library. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, we'll provide the popcorn!

SAVE THE DATE

JANUARY

28th - Lecture

APRIL

1st - Amstel & Dutch Houses Open

13th - Amstel Live

15th - Foodways Demonstration

 

JULY

5th - Tavern Tour

24th - 28th - Summer Camp

26th - Walking Tour

OCTOBER

13th & 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

MAY

19th - Spring Assembly (Ball)

20th - A Day in Old New Castle

 

AUGUST

2nd - Tavern Tour

17th - Amstel Live

23rd - Walking Tour

NOVEMBER

No events

MARCH

4th - Saturdays at Sea Lecture

25th - Paranormal Tours

JUNE

7th - Tavern Tour

8th - Garden Party

10th - Separation Day / Foodways

15th - Amstel Live

23rd - Opera Delaware

28th - Walking Tour

SEPTEMBER

6th - Tavern Tour

23rd - Art on the Green

23rd - Belgian Beer Festival

27th - Walking Tour

DECEMBER

8th - Fezziwig's Ball

9th - Spirit of Christmas

14th - Amstel Live

HOST YOUR EVENT AT
THE ARSENAL

The Stockton Room
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