Past Calendar Events - 2013

Sat., Dec. 7, 2013   7:30PM - 9:30PM
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware.
The Public is Cordially Invited to attend Bob Selig's talk:
"Delaware and The Yorktown Campaign of 1781."
Well-behaved children always welcomed.
$5 at the door includes coffee & dessert.

Sat., Dec. 7, 2013   11:00AM - 5:00PM
Holiday Open House

Sat., Nov. 2, 2013   7:30PM - 9:30PM
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware.
The Public is Cordially Invited to attend Wade Catts' talk:
"An Opportunity of Annoying Them Greatly"
The Battle of Cooch's Bridge.
Well-behaved children always welcomed.
$5 at the door includes coffee & dessert.

Sat., Oct 12, 2013   7:30PM - 9:30PM
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware.
The Public is Cordially Invited to attend
Professor Jane Calvert's talk on
"Discovering America's First Political Hero:
The Writings of John Dickinson."
Calvert is Director and Chief Editor of
the John Dickinson Writings Project.
For more information about Writing Project please visit:
http://www.uky.edu/DickinsonWritingsProject/
Well-behaved children always welcomed.
$5 at the door includes coffee & dessert.

Sat., Sept. 7, 2013   4:00PM +
Co-sponsored by Alliance Française de Wilmington
Lafayette's Birthday Party. Young Lafayette will be here!
Diane Shaw, Curator of Lafayette Collection at
Lafayette College, speaker.
Covered Dish Dinner. Please bring a dish to pass.
Well-behaved children always welcomed.
$5 at the door includes coffee & dessert.

Sat., Aug 10, 2013   7:30PM - 9:30PM
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware.
The Public is Cordially Invited to attend author Bert Dunkerly's talk:
"George Washington's Early Military Career."
Books will be available for sale and autographing.
Well-behaved children always welcomed.
$5 at the door includes coffee & dessert.

Sat., July 6, 2013
Boyce Family Reunion. (Private Group)
Contact Debbie Poffenberger.

Sat., June 22, 2013   1:30PM
Historical and Cultural Affairs Volunteer Appreciation Day.
(Private Group)
Contact Deanna Rishell.

Sun., June 9, 2013   3:00PM - 5:00PM
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware.
The Public is Cordially Invited to attend author Stephen Case's talk:
"Treacherous Beauty: Peggy Shippen."
Books will be available for sale and autographing.
Well-behaved children always welcomed.
$5 at the door includes coffee & dessert.

Sun., May 19, 2013   3:00PM - 5:00PM
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware.
The Public is Cordially Invited to attend Joel Fry's talk:
Bartram's Garden.
Well-behaved children always welcomed.
$5 at the door includes coffee & dessert.

Sat., May 18, 2013
Major Robert Kirkwood Chapter,
Sons of the American Revolution: Private Event

Sun., May 12, 2013   3:00PM - 5:00PM
Mothers Day Tea
Reservations Required. $15 per person.
Checks to: DSPA
   att: Treasurer Historic Hale Byrnes House
   606 Stanton-Christiana Road
   Newark, Delaware 19713.

Sat., May 11, 2013 11:00 am
Founders' Values: Private Event

Sun., May 5, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
People to People-Circles of Understanding: Kenya
Lyle and Terry Dykstra, guest speakers.
Public welcomed.
Reservations should be made by e-mailing: ptpde@ptpde.org
[ Flyer ]

Sun., March 24, 2013   1:00PM - 3:00PM
People to People-Circles of Understanding:
Education Minister of Indonesia, guest speaker.
Public welcomed.
Reservations should be made by e-mailing:
ptpde@ptpde.org

Sat., March 23, 2013   9:00AM
Washington's War Tournament
A Great Family Activity!
Washington's War is a card-driven game based on the American Revolution. It pits the forces of King George III against the American colonists as they fight for their independence.
For gamers aged 12 and up - Washington's War board game description from Board Game Geek
http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/38996/washingtons-war)
Tournament entry fee will be $20 per person at the door.
Contact info@1stDelawareRegiment.org

Sat., March 9, 2013   9:00AM - 4:30PM
Symposium on 18th Century Abolitionists. Nationally-known scholars and local historians will speak on the abolitionist movement that took place before the days of the Underground Railroad. [ Flyer ]  [More Info]
Reservations for this program are required. $25 per person includes lunch and related supplies. Registered Delaware teachers will receive 6 continuing education credit hours from Delaware Teachers Center.
Please note: Our day-long event will be held at Wilmington Friends Meeting 401 N West Street, Wilmington, De 19801. http://www.wilmingtondefriendsmeeting.org/
Checks should be made out to DSPA and sent to:
   Hale Byrnes House
   606 Stanton-Christiana Road
   Newark, Delaware 19713.
(For additional info on the symposium, please e-mail: halebyrneshouse@aol.com)

Fri., March 8, 2013   7:30PM
Hale Byrnes' Reception & Evening Program:
18th Century Abolitionists.
This reception honors the scholars who will be participating in the "Before the Underground Railroad" symposium we are sponsoring at Wilmington Friends Meeting the following day.
Reservations for this reception are required. $20 per person.
Checks should be made out to DSPA and sent to:
   Hale Byrnes House
   606 Stanton-Christiana Road
   Newark, Delaware 19713.
(For additional info on the symposium, please e-mail: halebyrneshouse@aol.com)