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Historic New Castle

BRIEF HISTORY OF NEW CASTLEHistoric New Castle is distinguished as a charming example of early American

civilization. Its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, central Green, and commanding view of the Delaware River create a compact scene unique in the United States. Founded in 1651 by the Dutch, and later ruled by Sweden and Great Britain, New Castle became the seat of the regional government. Starting as the colonial capital in 1704, New Castle became the first state capital of Delaware in 1776.

Much of New Castle survives as the colonial and federal generations knew it. The distinction of New Castle today is due to the busy life that has gone on here without break for centuries and its blending of the significantly historic and new.

Annual Events in New Castlewww.NewCastleCity.delaware.gov www.HistoricNewCastle.com

MARCH-APRIL:Easter Sunday Sunrise Service on the WharfEaster Parade on The Green

MAY:1st Weekend – May Market Plant and Garden Sale3rd Saturday – A Day in Old New Castle House and Garden Tour• Old New Castle 5K run

JUNE: 2nd Friday – Separation Day Kick-off Party2nd Saturday – Separation Day & Colonial BBQ -Competition• St. Anthony's Celebration• New Castle Historical Society Annual Garden Party

JULY:Wednesdays – Concerts in Battery Park

AUGUST:Wednesdays – Concerts in Battery ParkLast Sunday – New Castle Antique Show

SEPTEMBER:4th Saturday – Art on the Green

OCTOBER:1st Saturday – River Towns Festival & Ride1st Weekend – Oak Knoll Book FestAll Weekends – New Castle Ghost ToursLast Saturday – William Penn DayLast Weekend – Halloween Parade, Ghost Tours and Activities

DECEMBER:2nd Saturday – New Castle Spirit of Christmas 2nd Saturday – Dickens Christmas

• New Castle Visitor Center- The Arsenal: 30 Market Street. Open 7 days a week. Begin your visit at the Center to learn more about New Castle’s offerings. 302-322-2794

• Arsenal (1809) - 30 Market Street. Building served as a repository for ammunition during the War of 1812. Later a hospital, public school, offices, restaurant and visitor center.

• New Castle Court House Museum (1732) - 211 Delaware Street. Site of Delaware’s first court and capital. Here the Delaware colony separated from Great Britain and became the Delaware State in 1776. Closed Mondays and State holidays. 302-323-4453.

• The Green- Land laid out in 1655 as public land to serve the community. Developed into an urban park today. Located behind the Court House.

• Old Town Hall and Market Place (1823) - 201 Delaware Street. Built and owned by the Trustees of the Common, it housed the Good Will Fire Co., a barber shop, and has been the home of the New Castle Weekly newspaper for the past 30 years.

• Sherriff’s House (1857) - 10 Market Street. This Victorian brownstone building is what remains of the first county prison in Delaware. It housed the city jail, prison offices, prison warden and his family. It is part of the First State Historical National Park.

• Presbyterian Church (1707) - 25 E. 2nd Street. Founded in 1657 as a Dutch Reformed Church with unmarked graves from the Dutch period. The church is open daily and visi-tors welcome. 302-328-3279

Things to Do & Places to Visit in Historic New Castle

Battery Park hosts Separation Day and Summer Concerts July and August.

• Immanuel Church (1703) - 50 Market Street. Founded in 1689, this was the first Anglian parish in Delaware. Cemetery contains many important historical figures. Church is open daily and visitors welcome. 302-328-2413.

• The Academy (1789) - The Green. First public school in New Castle.

• Amstel House (1738) - 2 East 4th Street. Prominent English lifestyle museum in New Cas-tle. For tour information go to the Visitor Center.

• Read House and Gardens (1801) - 42 The Strand. An exemplary example of Federal archi-tecture and 1847 gardens. 302-322-4111.

• Dutch House Museum (c 1690) – Dutch lifestyle museum is an example of an early Colo-nial middle-class home. For tour information visit the Visitor Center.

• Old Library Museum (1892) – 40 East 3rd Street. This hexagonal building housed the col-lections of the New Castle Library Co. Building is a work of architect Frank Furness.

• New Castle Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office (1832) – Delaware Street and Battery Park. Replica building of the first railroad in Delaware.

• The John M. Cleveland Civil War Museum – 118 Delaware Street. Collections feature Civil War and medieval weaponry and items. Open Saturdays and event days only.

• The Strand- Today the street is lined with fine homes dating from 1824. Formerly the street served the busy port city with inns, taverns, stores and a brothel or two.

• Packet Alley – The main public alley to the public wharf in New Castle. See the Ivory Soap advertisement painted on the bricks.

• The Wharf, Pier and Battery Park – At the end of Delaware Street featuring a riverfront park, walking/biking trails and recreational area. Pier is a second home to Delaware’s Tall Ship- Kalmar Nyckel and port to other visiting tall ships.

• Jack Markell Biking Trail – From Wilmington’s Riverfront Park to New Castle.

Historic New Castle provides residents and visitors a close-up view of the state's colonial roots.

Historic Delaware City

DELAWARE CITY: HISTORIC PAST—BRIGHT FUTURENestled beside the riverside, we welcome you to Historic Delaware City. A town where history, the arts, birding, cycling and stunning nature converge with

great food, entertainment and hometown pride!Board the ferry to Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island; stroll our downtown and

promenade; hike across the canal and be rewarded with a stunning view of our marina, the natural beauty and charm of Fort DuPont or a breathtaking panoramic view from “the point” adjacent to the parks trail head.

Annual Events in Delaware Citywww.DelawareCity.com

• DELWARE CITY COOL CARS CRUISE NIGHTS 4th Saturday of each month, April-November (3pm-dusk)

• DELAWARE CITY'S COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Sunday, Oct. 6, 8am-5pm, throughout town

• DELAWARE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Oct. 6, noon-5pm, Station House #15

• REEDY POINT PLAYERS PRESENT "VAMPIRE MURDER MYSTERY" Sat. & Sun., Oct. 19-20 (curtain times vary), Community Center

, • DELAWARE CITY'S HALLOWEEN PARADE Thur, Oct. 31 (meet at Town Hall 5:45pm, 6pm start)

• WILMINGTON TRAIL CLUB—WALK ACROSS DELAWARE Saturday, Nov. 2 (8am), Meet at Battery Park

• DELAWARE CITY'S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Saturday, Nov. 30 (6pm), Battery Park

• DELAWARE CITY'S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE Saturday, Dec. 14 (6pm), Clinton Street

• REEDY POINT PLAYERS PRESENT "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" Dec 20, 21, 22 (curtain times vary), Community Center

• REEDY POINT PLAYERS PRESENT: "THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES" Feb. 15 & 16, 2020 (curtain times vary), Community Center

• REEDY POINT PLAYERS PRESENT: "THE O'MALLEY GAMBIT" April 17 & 18, 2020 (curtain times vary), Community Center

• FORT DELAWARE & THREE FORTS FERRY OPENS April 25, 2020 (Weekend, holidays only in April & May)

• DELAWARE CITY TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE Saturday & Sunday April 25 & 26, 2020 (8am-5pm)

• MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE AT VETERAN'S POINT Monday, May 25 (time tba)

• REEDY POINT PLAYERS PRESENT: "WHAT LIES WITHIN" May 2020 (time tba), Community Center

• REEDY POINT PLAYERS PRESENT: "ONE STAGE, MANY STORIES" June 2020 (time tba), Community Center

• DELAWARE CITY DAY Date to be announced by City Council

• 35TH ANNUAL MUSIC IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES Battery Park (Various dates & times)

• Visit the Historic African Union Church Cemetery.

• Take the Delaport Ferry to Pea Patch Island and enjoy a step back to the Civil War with costumed interpreters and demonstrations. Visit the northern end which boasts the largest mixed rookery of herons and egrets on the East Coast of the U.S.

• Stroll our downtown and note the Kiosks along the waterfront, and the historic diving bell and C & D Canal Lock in Battery Park.

• Arrive by boat to the Delaware City Marina or City Docks.

• Visit the headquarters of the American Birding Association located in the historically restored Sterling Hotel.

• Tour the 20 Gun Battery at Fort DuPont.

• Stroll the Promenade or access the trailhead to begin your bike ride on the Castle Trail.

Things to Do & Places to Visit in Historic Delaware City

This is just a sampling of what Historic Delaware City has to offer

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Historic Delaware City turns the key from the past to the future.

Fort Delaware is just a short ferry ride from Historic Delaware City.

The Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Lock at Battery Park.

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“I am pleased to celebrate the River Town Ride & Festival this year. It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase these

vibrant cities. I hope you will join me in thanking the organizers for their hard work putting together an event

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