Happy June Everyone!
This is Jesse at the New Castle Historical Society, and like Amy I am also finishing up my first week of my GIDAC internship here in New Castle. And what a busy week it has been!
NCHS has preserved New Castle's history for over 75 years and was established in 1934 to save the Amstel House, which is the current business office for the Society. The Society currently operates three historic buildings available for guided tours for both individuals and groups: the Amstel House (1730), the Dutch House (possibly late 17th century) and the Old Library Museum where new exhibits are housed. If you are interested, follow the NCHS on Facebook!!
New Castle, the colonial capital of the first state is quite honestly an adorable town located right on the Delaware River. Designated a National Historic District, the 135 acre district is made up of 572 historic sites, including over 500 historic buildings!!
As an intern for the GIDAC program, my project is to research, write, and hopefully, if time permits, to record an audio walking tour of the town for the historical society under the direction of Executive Director Mike Connolly. While I had a vague notion of the history of New Castle, I quickly learned that what I knew barely scratched the surface. As such, this past week has mainly entailed lots of reading and walking around town to become acclimated to this beautiful town and its complicated history.
So stay tuned for updates, and if you are looking for something to do this weekend, consider stopping by Historic New Castle for Separation Day this Saturday, Delaware's 235th "birthday" to celebrate Delaware's separation from England and Pennsylvania and the formation of the State of Delaware. There will be parades, all-day music, vendors, activites, and most importantly Fireworks!! at 9:30pm.
Here are some photos from my strolls around town.....
The Amstel House
Kensey Johns House
The Academy
Delaware Wharf
Stay tuned....
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