As part of our mission to share Newark's history, the Newark Historical Society participates in various community events throughout the year. In addition, we are proud to sponsor special educational events for our members and local history buffs. Our two signature events are our Founders' Day Celebration and Annual Membership Meeting.
For additional event information, see info below.
Iron Hill Archaeology & Heritage Festival
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Time: Noon - 4:30pm
Iron Hill Science Center
1115 Robert L. Melson Lane, Newark, DE 19702
Join us for a day of local exploration with our friends at the Iron Hill Science Center. We will have a booth at the festival. For more information about the event, visit the Iron Hill Science Center website: http://ironhillsciencecenter.org/events/archaeology-festival/
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Time: Noon - 4:30pm
Iron Hill Science Center
1115 Robert L. Melson Lane, Newark, DE 19702
Join us for a day of local exploration with our friends at the Iron Hill Science Center. We will have a booth at the festival. For more information about the event, visit the Iron Hill Science Center website: http://ironhillsciencecenter.org/events/archaeology-festival/
"Frogtown" History Stroll
Saturday, May 11, 2019 --> 10am
If the weather forecast kept you away from last month’s tour, don’t worry! NHS volunteer Jim Jones is leading another “Second Saturday History Stroll” on May 11. This month we’ll explore “Frogtown” and see the remains of Newark’s largest industrial employer, learn about the battle to build a modern school system, and find out where Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute used to keep its cyclotron. As usual, this tour will begin at 10am in front of the Academy Building at the corner of Academy and Main, near the Veterans’ Memorial. It’s free, and all you have to do is wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. So put it on your calendar!
Sponsored by the Newark Historical Society and the City of Newark Department of Parks & Recreation.
Sponsored by the Newark Historical Society and the City of Newark Department of Parks & Recreation.
Newark, Delaware Memorial Day Parade
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Time: 1pm Ceremony on UD Green, 2pm Parade on Main Street
Main Street, Newark, DE
Enjoy an afternoon of ceremony and pageantry at Newark's Annual Memorial Day Parade. Members of the Newark Historical Society will be proudly walking in support of our fallen heroes.
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Time: 1pm Ceremony on UD Green, 2pm Parade on Main Street
Main Street, Newark, DE
Enjoy an afternoon of ceremony and pageantry at Newark's Annual Memorial Day Parade. Members of the Newark Historical Society will be proudly walking in support of our fallen heroes.
Past Events
Founder's Day Celebration at The Newark History Museum
Sunday, April 28, 2018
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Newark History Museum
429 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19711
Join us for our biggest celebration of the year...opening day of our 2018 season! Bring the whole family and be the first to see our new exhibits, listen to live Blue Grass music, check out classic cars and delicious food on the grounds of the museum plus so much more! Admission is free.
FREE parking available in spots adjacent to the museum and at Phillips Park, just a short walk down a path from the museum.
Sunday, April 28, 2018
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Newark History Museum
429 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19711
Join us for our biggest celebration of the year...opening day of our 2018 season! Bring the whole family and be the first to see our new exhibits, listen to live Blue Grass music, check out classic cars and delicious food on the grounds of the museum plus so much more! Admission is free.
FREE parking available in spots adjacent to the museum and at Phillips Park, just a short walk down a path from the museum.
Newark Community Day
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Main Street Historical Walking Tour
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Join us on the UD Green for the area's premier fall festival! This family friendly event features food, music, fine arts and crafts, a children's area and so much more! Stop by our booth to see what we're up to and find out how to get involved as a member and/or volunteer.
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Meet your guide, local historian Jim Jones, on the lawn in front of the Academy Building on Main Street for his inaugural Main Street walking tour. Tour will take about an hour with time after for Q&A. This route is ADA accessible and covers roughly 1/3 mile. Free and open to the public.
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Newark Historical Society Annual Meeting
Tentative Date: TBD - Postponed Until Further Notice
Tentative Date: TBD - Postponed Until Further Notice
Exciting details to come...
Newark Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 28, 2018 --> 3pm
Members and history buffs, alike, are invited to dress in costume to join us for this fun annual tradition! Volunteers will be dressed in historical costumes to pass out candy along the parade route. If you don't want to walk, look for us in the parade and give us a shout when we pass by, so we can toss you some candy corn! Whatever you do, don't miss this fun, free, family-friendly event!
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Newark, Delaware Memorial Day Parade
Saturday, May 20, 2018 Time: 1pm Ceremony on UD Green, 2pm Parade on Main Street Main Street, Newark, DE Enjoy an afternoon of ceremony and pageantry at Newark's Annual Memorial Day Parade. Members of the Newark Historical Society will be proudly walking in support of our fallen heroes. |
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Port Penn Wetlands Festival
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Time: 11:00 - 4:00 PM
Grass Dale Center at Fort Delaware
108 North Reedy Point Bridge Road, Delaware City, DE
Boats, hunting, fishing and trapping, oh my! Don't miss this celebration of local wetlands history. You'll have a chance to eat, drink, listen to music and and enjoy presentations on a variety of topics. Admission and parking are free. The Newark Historical Society will have a booth at this event and are looking forward to seeing you there! For more information about this event, please visit the Port Penn Historical Society website: http://portpenn.org/events.htm
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Time: 11:00 - 4:00 PM
Grass Dale Center at Fort Delaware
108 North Reedy Point Bridge Road, Delaware City, DE
Boats, hunting, fishing and trapping, oh my! Don't miss this celebration of local wetlands history. You'll have a chance to eat, drink, listen to music and and enjoy presentations on a variety of topics. Admission and parking are free. The Newark Historical Society will have a booth at this event and are looking forward to seeing you there! For more information about this event, please visit the Port Penn Historical Society website: http://portpenn.org/events.htm
Iron Hill Archaeology & Heritage Festival
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Time: TBD
Iron Hill Science Center
1115 Robert L. Melson Lane, Newark, DE 19702
Join us for a day of local exploration with our friends at the Iron Hill Science Center. We will have a booth at the festival. For more information about the event, visit the Iron Hill Science Center website: http://ironhillsciencecenter.org/events/archaeology-festival/
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Time: TBD
Iron Hill Science Center
1115 Robert L. Melson Lane, Newark, DE 19702
Join us for a day of local exploration with our friends at the Iron Hill Science Center. We will have a booth at the festival. For more information about the event, visit the Iron Hill Science Center website: http://ironhillsciencecenter.org/events/archaeology-festival/
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Founder's Day Celebration at The Newark History Museum
Sunday, April 8, 2018 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM Newark History Museum 429 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 Join us for our biggest celebration of the year...opening day of our 2018 season! Bring the whole family and be the first to see our new exhibits, listen to live Blue Grass music, check out classic cars and delicious food on the grounds of the museum plus so much more! Admission is free. FREE parking available in spots adjacent to the museum and at Phillips Park, just a short walk down a path from the museum. |
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NHS Fundraiser @ Barnes & Noble Christiana
March 17, 2018
Come see us at Barnes and Noble in Christiana Mall to check out our assortment of artifacts from the Curtis Paper Mill. We will also be sharing information about our upcoming Founders Day Celebration. Barnes and Noble will be donating a portion of all proceeds from today to the Newark Historical Society.
RESCHEDULED DUE TO SNOW - NEW DATE: Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Annual Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Time: 7pm
Newark Senior Center
200 Whitechapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713
Please join us for our annual membership meeting, where our guest speaker, Christine Herman, will share stories about the history of Herman's Quality Meat Shoppe. Prior to the program, we will hold elections for Historical Society President. Nominations will be accepted on or before the night of this meeting.
Annual Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Time: 7pm
Newark Senior Center
200 Whitechapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713
Please join us for our annual membership meeting, where our guest speaker, Christine Herman, will share stories about the history of Herman's Quality Meat Shoppe. Prior to the program, we will hold elections for Historical Society President. Nominations will be accepted on or before the night of this meeting.
