An 85-year tradition of home and garden tours in New
Castle, Delaware
Presented by
Immanuel Episcopal Church on the
Green
A Day in Old New Castle is on hiatus for 2010; Historic New Castle Day sponsored by the Historic New Castle Alliance will take place on Saturday, May 15.
For more information about Historic New Castle Day please see this letter from the rector of Immanuel on the Green.
A Day in Old New Castle is the oldest home and garden tour in
the United States. Each year for the past 85 years, tourists from across
the region have enjoyed the chance to step back in time to the historic
era when New Castle served as the capital of the fledgling colony of
Delaware. This quaint community's founding dates back 350 years. It
was here on the banks of the Delaware River that William Penn first
set foot in North America in 1682, and it was from New Castle that two of
Delaware's three signers of the Declaration of Independence rode forth in
1776.
A Day in Old New Castle is a charity event; In 2009 all proceeds went to the Food Bank of Delaware and the New Castle Senior Center.
Unique among
many colonial towns, New Castle is more than a reconstructed or preserved
historical district. A fully residential community, New Castle is a living
town. Once a year, on this one day only, residents open their private
homes and gardens to the public. Many conduct tours of their
properties in person, demonstrating, through a glimpse into personal
lives, the continuing adaptation of old structures to new life. Immerse
yourself in our long and varied history as you:
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Stroll through carefully tended gardens |
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Tour exquisite private homes dating from the 18th century that reflect the history of Old New Castle |
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Enjoy guided historical walking tours |
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Enjoy period music, dance, and change ringing on the church tower bells |
Free parking and shuttle from the First Baptist Church
in New Castle (Routes 141 & 273) to the Green in Old New Castle during
the event.
Presented by
Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green