What's Happening in Delaware

09-30-2009

Special Events

October 3, 2009

“Sweet Sounds of Nature.” Listen to early 1900s recordings of Charles Kellogg, an American vaudeville performer with the uncanny ability to reproduce bird songs with his voice. Take the challenge and guess which recordings are of actual birds, and which are Kellogg’s reproductions. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover, DE 19901. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

 

October 3, 2009

“Knots and Nets.” Held in conjunction with Lewes’ “Boast the Coast” festival, this maritime-themed event will feature colonial games; sea chanteys; and demonstrations of knots, nets, the spice trade, and a block-and-tackle. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-645-1148.

 

October 31, 2009

“Sailors’ Legends and Lore.” Shipboard superstitions will be frightfully brought to life in a program that will feature the Zwaanendael Merman and other mythical sea creatures. Visitors will also have an opportunity to create their own sea-creature puppet. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-645-1148.

 

November 7, 2009

“International Musical Celebration.” Learn about Victor Talking Machine Company manufacturing plants across the globe from Australia to the United States, and listen to vintage recordings that showcase the numerous countries involved and their contributions to the sound recording industry. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover, DE 19901. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

 

November 14, 2009

“Dutch American Heritage Day.” Learn about the contributions that the Dutch have made to the economic, social, political, and cultural life of Delaware and the United States. Discover when and where Delaware’s relationship with the Dutch began, and make an origami windmill or tulip. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-645-1148.

 

 

December 3, 2009

“Jolly Holly.” Learn about the holly-wreath business in the state that was once the nation’s leading holly producer, and create a wreath from the leaves and berries of Delaware’s state tree. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. 6–9 p.m. Free admission. 302-645-1148.

 

December 5, 2009

Buena Vista Holiday Open House. One-day-only open house featuring one of Delaware’s most historic homes decorated for the holidays. Buena Vista Conference and Reception Center, 661 S. Dupont Highway (Route 13), New Castle, DE 19720. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission. 302-323-4430.

 

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