Calendar listings from the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

November, 2009–Ongoing

Four new events (highlighted in yellow),  have been added to the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ (HCA) events calendar since that calendar was last distributed to the media on September 30, 2009. Following is a complete listing of HCA-sponsored events including the newly added items:

Special Events

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.

December 5, 2009

“Tour Zwaanendael Museum.” Tour the Zwaanendael Museum whic
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