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Founders' Day Celebration

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.   

Special events starting at 2:30:
  • Proclamation by Mayor Polly Sierer  
  • Presentation of Newark Historical Society's Service Award

Entertainment: The Feral Hats, Bluegrass band

Food will be available for purchase:           
  • Troop 2 Boy Scouts - hot dogs, pretzels and drinks                
  • Insomniac Cookies             
  • Viva Bowls - fruit 

Games and Activities:
  • Newark Police Department: K-9 demos and Swat Team and motorcycle officers
  • Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder's with their vintage fire truck, "Bessie"
  • Classic car show featuring Model T's and Corvettes 
  • Newark Parks and Recreation with ladder ball and corn hole 
  • "Living Postcard" photo opportunity
  • Guess the Number of Curtis Tokens in the jar and win a Larry Anderson print - $1.00 per chance
  • Raffle- win a signed an numbered Larry Anderson print - $5.00 per chance

Special Guest Participants:
  • Newark Arts Alliance
  • Iron Hill Science Center
  • Pencader Heritage Museum

Past Founder's Day Celebrations....

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  • HOME
  • About
    • Board of Directors
  • Museum
    • Exhibits
    • Facility Rental
    • Resources
  • Events
    • Founders Day
    • Annual Meeting
    • Walking Tours
  • Support NHS
    • Membership
    • Volunteer >
      • Awards & Recognition
    • Donate >
      • Gifts of Objects
      • Business Partners
  • Contact Us