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). 

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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. 

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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

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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. 

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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). 

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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!

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