Historical Society of Delaware Presents Its 2008 Calendar of Events
New Castle, DE – The Historical Society of Delaware invites you to enjoy exhibitions and events throughout 2008, from shiny silver to hands-on science.
Spoons to Spectacles: Silver in Delaware Life (February 16-May 17): This exhibition at the Delaware History Museum provides a unique opportunity for the Historical Society of Delaware to interpret its impressive collection of silver from several angles–as an occupation for skilled smiths; the characteristics that make it so useful and desirable in our culture; its role as a status symbol; and who, where, and why people owned it.
Nineteenth Century African-American History (library exhibition, opens February 25): The topic for the Speakers Bureau Talk is "A Pictorial History of Wilmington."
Dr. Carothers's Days at the Delaware History Museum (April 26).
Walking Tour of Market Street (May 3).
Consumerism (library exhibition, opens May 5).
Wilmington Grand Prix Bike Races (May 17).
Historical Society of Delaware (includes Delaware History Museum in Wilmington and George Read II House and Gardens in New Castle)
504 Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
www.hsd.org
January 26, 2008
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