Make the three museums of the New Castle Historical Society, The Amstel House, The Dutch House and The Old Library Museum, your first stop when you visit Historic New Castle. The town's cobblestones almost ring with the echoes of its diverse past. We'll share with you stories of three centuries of New Castle life, including Dutch colonists, revolutionary leaders, and 19th century Americans.

 


New Castle Historical Society, 30 Market Street, New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 322-2794
New Castle Visitor Center at The Arsenal
is currently closed to the public.

Society Office:
Please call for an appointment

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Winners Announced in our "Dressed in Holiday Style" Holiday Decorating Contest
The winners have been announced in 6 of our 7 prize categories with only the People's Choice winner remaining to be determined. See the list of winners and all the participating houses here. Make plans to visit New Castle to see them in person then vote for your favorite on our Facebook page. Voting continues until noon on December 28!

Support New Castle History!
Help support the New Castle Historical Society with a contribution to our 2020 Annual Appeal Campaign. You contribution makes a real difference in our ability to meet our mission of preserving the history of New Castle.
Make a contribution today!

Join or Renew your NCHS Membership

For information about becoming a member of the New Castle Historical Society please visit our Membership page.

Click here to join the Society or renew your membership online.
Thank you for your support!



Special Places for your Special Events

The Arsenal is available for receptions, showers, parties, meetings and more. Enjoy an historic atmosphere for your private event. Getting married? Pair The Arsenal with a garden ceremony in the Amstel House, Dutch House or Read House Gardens. Discounts available for NCHS members! 

NOTE: We are not booking events in 2020, but are booking for dates in 2021 and beyond.

For more information, call 302-322-2794 or email info@newcastlehistory.org


NCHS AudioWalk Tour Available Online

Our AudioWalk self-guided walking tour is the perfect way for individuals to learn about New Castle's history while exploring this National Historic Landmark District at their own pace. The New Castle AudioWalk is available for download as an .MP3 file from our website to add to your personal device or listen to at home.

Click here for more information about our AudioWalk


Thank You To Our 2019-2020 Sponsors!

Nationwide NIckle Finney Deamond Agency


Brandywine Construction

Patterson Schwartz


NC Farmers Market

M&T Bank

PBF Energy Logo

PNC Bank

Cirillo Bros.

Jessop's Tavern

Harvey Hanna

Medori Enterprises

Steve & Karen Velitskakis


  Funding has been provided from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and Delaware Humanities as part of the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.

National Endowment for the Humanities

Delaware Humanities




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