CONTACT:
Michael Connolly
New Castle Historical Society
302-322-2794
302-322-8923 (fax)
mconnollynchs@aol.com
www.newcastlehistory.org

February 14, Sunday, 12:15 pm. - Valentine Brunch at New Castle Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 25 E. 2^nd St., featuring a celebration of Friendship House ministries. Sponsored by New Castle Presbyterian Church. Free.302-328-3279, www.newcastlepreschurch.org.

February 19, Friday, 6:00 pm. - Family Bowling Night at Bowlerama, 3031 New Castle Ave. Sponsored by New Castle Presbyterian Church. Bring money for fees, shoes, and dinner. 302-328-3279. www.newcastlepreschurch.org

February 24 thru March 24, Wednesdays, 6:00 pm. - Lenten Ecumenical Suppers. Light supper and mission project at local churches:
Feb 24 – New Castle United Methodist
Mar 3 – St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic
Mar 10 – New Castle Presbyterian
Mar 24 – Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green
Sponsored by the New Castle Ministerial Alliance. Donations accepted. 302-328-3279

March 20, Saturday, 10 am -5 pm – Grand Reopening of the New Castle Public Library, 424 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE.  Free and open to all.  302-328-1995, www.nccdelib.org/newcastle

March 24, Wednesday, 7 pm – NCHS Annual Meeting. Bill Albensi & Mike Hahn, authors of The DuPont Highway, will discuss the history of this innovative road. New Castle Court House Museum. Free. www.newcastlehistory.org.

March 26, Friday, 6:00 pm. - Family Bonfire at the home of Don and Connie Reese, 112 W. 7^th Street. Sponsored by New Castle Presbyterian Church. Donations accepted. 302-328-3279. www.newcastlepreschurch.org.

April 1, Thursday, 6:00 pm. - Maundy Thursday Supper and worship in the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 25 E. 2^nd St. New Castle Presbyterian Church. Donations accepted. 302-328-3279. www.newcastlepreschurch.org.

April 3, Saturday, 10 am – Noon. - Easter Fair. Crafts, activities, 11 am Egg Hunt, refreshments, and more at 25 E. 2^nd St. Sponsored by New Castle Presbyterian Church. Free. 302-328-3279. www.newcastlepreschurch.org.

April 4, Sunday, 11:00 am - Easter Sunday Worship at New Castle Presbyterian Church, 25 E. 2^nd St. Free. 302-328-3279. www.newcastlepreschurch.org.

April 6, Tuesday, 7 pm - Dr. Robert Coxe, State Ecologist, will speak about Delaware Native Plants. New Castle Presbyterian Church Education Building. Sponsored by Arasapha Garden Club. Free. www.arasapha.org.

April 24, Saturday, 8 am to 2 pm - Second Annual New Castle City Wide Yard Sale, on the Green. Sponsored by Historic New Castle Alliance. Email: HistoricNewCastleAlliance@gmail.com.

April 24, Saturday, 7 pm to 10:30 pm - Oldies Dance Party. Join us for a night of fun, music and dancing. Entertainment will be provided by a local band. A cash bar of beer, wine and sodas will be available. Bring your own food. For reservations, contact Natalie at 326-4209 or NKaplan@newcastleseniorcenter.com. Cost-$15. Sponsored by the New Castle Senior Center.

April 30 - May 1, Friday 9 am-6 pm, Saturday 9 am - 4 pm - Annual May Market on Market Square featuring plants, herbs, Saturday kids activities, artisans and baked goods. Sponsored by the Arasapha Garden Club. Free. www.arasapha.org

May 15, Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm – Historic New Castle Day, Private home &garden tours, carriage rides, plein air artists, walking tours, food, shopping.$10 adults, $5 children (7-12 yrs), $25 Family (2 adults and 2+ children). To buy tickets call 800-618-7830.Sponsored by The Historic New Castle Visitors Bureau and the Historic NewCastle Alliance. For more information visit www.historicnewcastlealliance.org.

May 15 thru August 30, 2010 – Exhibit: Tying The Knot – New Castle Nuptials at the Old Library Museum. Open weekends. Free. www.newcastlehistory.org

May 15 thru December 31, 2010 – Exhibit: The Old Town Hall & Market House at the Old Town Hall, second floor. Open during public hours. Sponsored by New Castle Historical Society. Free. www.newcastlehistory.org.

June 9, Wednesday, 6 pm – New Castle Historical Society Annual Garden Party. Call 302-32-2794 for tickets. www.newcastlehistory.org.

June 12, Saturday – Separation Day with parade at 11 am, festivities, reenactments, booths, rides, food, evening concert and fireworks at 9:30 pm. Free. Call 302-322-9802.

August 29, Sunday – The New Castle Antiques Show with over 100 dealers is held in Battery Park. Admission. Sponsored by the New Castle Visitor’s Bureau. Call 215-862-5828.

September 15 thru November 7, 2010 – Co-Exhibits: New Castle in Mourning, Amstel House & Old Library. Included with daily admission to Amstel House. Free at Old Library on weekends. www.newcastlehistory.org

September 25, Saturday, 10 - 5 pm - Art on the Green in Battery Park, Sponsored by New Castle Lions Club. Call 302-328-LIONS.

October 9, Saturday, 9:30 am - 4 pm - 7^th Annual Kitchen to Garden Tour, tickets and tours start at New Castle Public Library, 424 Delaware Street. Sponsored by New Castle Library Friends. Tickets $20. www.newcastlelibraryfriends.org.

October 16, Saturday, 9 am - 3 pm - Harvest Bazaar featuring homemade baked goods, handmade crafts, books, gently used items and more! Sponsored by New Castle Senior Center. Free. 302-326-4209. .

October 29, 6 pm – New Castle Halloween Parade. Sponsored by the New Castle Lions Club. 302-328-LIONS.

October 31, Saturday, 5 - 8 pm – Halloween Party at the Velocipede Museum, 414 Delaware Street. Free. www.thevelocipede.com.

November 24 thru December 31 – Annual Holiday Exhibit at Amstel and Dutch Houses. Admission. www.newcastlehistory.org.

November 25, Thursday, 8:00 am - Thanksgiving Breakfast. Share a catered fellowship meal together with brief devotions at 25 E. 2^nd St. in the Christian Education Building Fellowship Hall. Sponsored by New Castle Presbyterian Church. Donations accepted. 302-328-3279. www.newcastlepreschurch.org

December 1, Wednesday, 9am - 8pm, and December 2, Thursday, 9 am – noon - Christmas Wreath Workshop to Decorate Historic New Castle, New Castle Presbyterian Church Education Building. Sponsored by Arasapha Garden Club; volunteers wanted—free instruction; $50 to make your own wreath. www.arasapha.org

December 11, Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm - Spirit of Christmas - House tour, musical groups, special museum events, plus items for sale in the church fellowship hall at 25 E. 2^nd St. Santa’s Workshop at The Velocipede. Free. Sponsored by New Castle Presbyterian Church and the New Castle Visitors’ Bureau. (302) 328-3279.

December 24, Friday, 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Christmas Eve Worship. Family worship at 5:30 and Traditional Candlelight worship at 7:30. New Castle Presbyterian Church at 25 E. 2^nd St. Free. 302-328-3279. www.newcastlepreschurch.org