This building blitz will take place between May 16-May 21, and amounts to the renovation of 6 homes in the Prices Corner area by more than 50 Americorps and VISTA volunteers. Besides building the homes, these volunteers will be able to catch a Blue Rocks game and meet with local government officials.
To find out how you can volunteer with Habitat-For-Humanity:
http://www.habitatncc.org/
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Ravioli contest to benefit West End Neighborhood House, Friday May 13th
I'm posting this a little early so the cooks out there have time to plan. I don't know about your families, but my husband has phone conversations with his ma in which the only thing discussed is "who has the 'rigot' on sale this week". From West End Neighborhood House:
"West End is hosting the Best of Little Italy Ravioli Contest on Friday, May 13th, at 11:00 a.m. Community members are welcomed to enter their best renditions of ravioli! Participating Taste of Little Italy restaurants will compete against each other, and community members will compete in a separate contest. The contest is a fun way to kick-off a Taste of Little Italy."
To enter the contest and get more details, contact Monica Alvarez of West End Neighborhood House at 302.888.5305 or at malvarez@westendnh.org.
"West End is hosting the Best of Little Italy Ravioli Contest on Friday, May 13th, at 11:00 a.m. Community members are welcomed to enter their best renditions of ravioli! Participating Taste of Little Italy restaurants will compete against each other, and community members will compete in a separate contest. The contest is a fun way to kick-off a Taste of Little Italy."
To enter the contest and get more details, contact Monica Alvarez of West End Neighborhood House at 302.888.5305 or at malvarez@westendnh.org.
Friday, May 6, 2011
This weekend, 5/6 - 5/9:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
A word on what I cover here: Obviously, this will never be completely inclusive. This is partially owing to taste, and partially owing to time. I'm speaking to people of certain leanings, and I have no incentive to try to please as many people as possible - I'm doing this for fun and because I want to draw attention to organizations I like. Time-wise, I only have so much time to visit various event calendars online. Just to give you an idea of what I look at when I assemble this list - it's not bars in Manayunk. It's not bars that exclusively feature cover bands (though, believe me, I have nothing but respect for cover bands and can't stand it when lousy original bands feel superior to good cover musicians). Venues I do try to glance at each week are: The Queen Theatre, Mojo Main, Logan House, Theatre N, Bellefonte Cafe, Grand Opera House, Kennett Flash, Johnny Brenda's, Kung Fu Necktie, TLA, First Unitarian Church, Danger Danger Gallery, Tritone, and North Star Bar. (I do pay attention to Mojo 13, but they've really gone hardcore lately and that's not something I'll cover). Despite there being a lot of Philly venues in there (just because there are so many more), I'm trying to keep a good balance of Delaware listings and Philly listings. As time allows, I'll be adding to this list, of course, especially in areas south of Wilmington since I have north pretty well covered.
And I may not have mentioned your band or venue, either because I ran out of time or it's not something I would personally attend, but feel free to post a brief mention of your event if you feel people should know about it.
- First Friday Art Loop in Wilmington: http://wilmingtonic.blogspot.com/2011/05/first-fridayart-loop-to-include-shows.html
- Wilmington Flower Market, day 2: http://www.wstw.com/flower.php
- Little Invisibles at DCCA
- The Charlie Hunter trio, Smoke Signals and Stallions at the Queen Theatre
- Peelander-Z at Mojo Main.
- Gilbert & Sullivan's "Gondoliers" at Gild Hall
- Jukebox The Ghost at First Unitarian Church
Saturday:
- Peek a Boo Revue (Burlesque) at the Queen Theatre
- Free Comic Book Day, Captain Blue Hen Comics: http://wilmingtonic.blogspot.com/2011/05/free-comic-book-day.html
- 9k/5k Trail Run in Kennett Square: http://www.tlcforscc.org/index.html
- Wilmington Flower Market, final day: http://www.wstw.com/flower.php
- Gilbert & Sullivan's "Gondoliers" at Arden's Gild Hall.
- Cubane at Mojo Main.
- Q&A with producer after 8pm showing of Lebanon, PA at Theatre N
- The Sisters 3 cd release show at Johnny Brenda's
- Smoking Popes at the North Star
Sunday:
- Point-to-Point at Winterthur
A word on what I cover here: Obviously, this will never be completely inclusive. This is partially owing to taste, and partially owing to time. I'm speaking to people of certain leanings, and I have no incentive to try to please as many people as possible - I'm doing this for fun and because I want to draw attention to organizations I like. Time-wise, I only have so much time to visit various event calendars online. Just to give you an idea of what I look at when I assemble this list - it's not bars in Manayunk. It's not bars that exclusively feature cover bands (though, believe me, I have nothing but respect for cover bands and can't stand it when lousy original bands feel superior to good cover musicians). Venues I do try to glance at each week are: The Queen Theatre, Mojo Main, Logan House, Theatre N, Bellefonte Cafe, Grand Opera House, Kennett Flash, Johnny Brenda's, Kung Fu Necktie, TLA, First Unitarian Church, Danger Danger Gallery, Tritone, and North Star Bar. (I do pay attention to Mojo 13, but they've really gone hardcore lately and that's not something I'll cover). Despite there being a lot of Philly venues in there (just because there are so many more), I'm trying to keep a good balance of Delaware listings and Philly listings. As time allows, I'll be adding to this list, of course, especially in areas south of Wilmington since I have north pretty well covered.
And I may not have mentioned your band or venue, either because I ran out of time or it's not something I would personally attend, but feel free to post a brief mention of your event if you feel people should know about it.
9k/5k "trail run" in Kennett Square on Saturday.
Registration begins at 8am, trail run begins at 9am. The location is the Stateline Woods Preserve, 814 Merrybell Lane, Kennett Square.
The event benefits The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County, or TLC for SCC. There will also be a scavenger hunt for families at 10am.
Visit: http://www.tlcforscc.org/index.html
The event benefits The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County, or TLC for SCC. There will also be a scavenger hunt for families at 10am.
Visit: http://www.tlcforscc.org/index.html
Free Comic Book Day
Captain Blue Hen Comics is located at the eastern end of Main Street, in the shopping center next to the erstwhile East End Cafe.
Soul food dinner to benefit West End Neighborhood House's track team this Saturday.
This community center on the western side of Wilmington apparently has a 67 member nationally-ranked track team, and they need to raise some money to attend a national track meet in New Orleanss. It's a good cause, and the food doesn't sound like it would be hard to get down, so pick up a plate if you're in the area on Saturday from noon to 4. The center is located on 7th & Lincoln in Little Italy. From WENH:
"Do you like soul food? Sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, red beans and rice, and fried chicken? Well, come out to West End on May 7th and support our nationally-ranked track team - Above Xpectations - and buy a soul food dinner! All proceeds will help the team and its 67 members get to a national AAU track meet in New Orleans! Dinners are being sold on Saturday, May 7th from noon until 4:00 p.m. You can also pre-order and pick-up! Contact Antwain Flowers at aflowers@westendnh.org for more information or to place an order! If you can't make it in to buy a dinner, monetary contributions are also being accepted, of course! THANK YOU for your continued support of West End, our programs, and the people we serve."
"Do you like soul food? Sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, red beans and rice, and fried chicken? Well, come out to West End on May 7th and support our nationally-ranked track team - Above Xpectations - and buy a soul food dinner! All proceeds will help the team and its 67 members get to a national AAU track meet in New Orleans! Dinners are being sold on Saturday, May 7th from noon until 4:00 p.m. You can also pre-order and pick-up! Contact Antwain Flowers at aflowers@westendnh.org for more information or to place an order! If you can't make it in to buy a dinner, monetary contributions are also being accepted, of course! THANK YOU for your continued support of West End, our programs, and the people we serve."
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Bear artist Alan E. Brown, or "Medusawolf", is featured in Huffington Post
Sometimes, being a cheerleader for the arts scene in Delaware can be challenging. Your official stance is to show the world that the culture and arts in Delaware can be just as relevant as those in the larger urban areas nearby, but you find yourself secretly thinking "Come on guys - that's the best you can do?".
But this guy - this Alan E. Brown - makes art that is just as current and relevant and inspiring as anything I've seen in my travels. Bands - take note - hit this guy up for some promo or album art. He's the real deal. Kudos to Medusawolf for the national press.
The article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/03/beautifuldecays-studio-vi_n_856666.html#s273059
But this guy - this Alan E. Brown - makes art that is just as current and relevant and inspiring as anything I've seen in my travels. Bands - take note - hit this guy up for some promo or album art. He's the real deal. Kudos to Medusawolf for the national press.
The article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/03/beautifuldecays-studio-vi_n_856666.html#s273059
Tomorrow, Friday May 6th, is National Public Gardens day.
Area gardens like Longwood and Winterthur expect to be busy (are they giving discounts or something? I haven't heard). But my recommendation is a small and little-known but charming garden right off of Pennsylvania Avenue, called Gibraltar Gardens.
You may have passed by a high stone wall with glimpses of arches and sculpted vases inside, and wondered what bank president lives there. That's actually a more-or-less abandoned mansion and estate that has been taken over by a preservation society and is open to the public (the outside part, not the crumbling mansion that overlooks it). It can get a slightly overgrown look, depending on how recently it's been weeded by a group of volunteers, but there are always nice plants to see, old sculptures, reflecting pools, and verandas. It's completely free, there are usually few people there, and it only takes a few minutes to stroll around and check out.
The Gibraltar estate is located on the north side of Pennsylvania Ave., near UD's Wilmington campus, right before PA Ave. turns into Rt. 52 and you get to the 141 ramps. The entrance is on the side street that runs next to the high wall. For info on the history of the estate:
http://preservationde.org/about-pdi/gibraltar/
You may have passed by a high stone wall with glimpses of arches and sculpted vases inside, and wondered what bank president lives there. That's actually a more-or-less abandoned mansion and estate that has been taken over by a preservation society and is open to the public (the outside part, not the crumbling mansion that overlooks it). It can get a slightly overgrown look, depending on how recently it's been weeded by a group of volunteers, but there are always nice plants to see, old sculptures, reflecting pools, and verandas. It's completely free, there are usually few people there, and it only takes a few minutes to stroll around and check out.
The Gibraltar estate is located on the north side of Pennsylvania Ave., near UD's Wilmington campus, right before PA Ave. turns into Rt. 52 and you get to the 141 ramps. The entrance is on the side street that runs next to the high wall. For info on the history of the estate:
http://preservationde.org/about-pdi/gibraltar/
Video every Delawarean should watch (with that high cancer rate of ours, and all).
Since this issue has affected me personally, it was a little upsetting to watch. More than a little upsetting. But it's important. Pass it on.
http://www.thatvideosite.com/video/dear_16yearold_me
http://www.thatvideosite.com/video/dear_16yearold_me
First Friday/Art Loop to include shows at DCCA and at the Queen.
First Friday features open galleries and wine-and-cheese type snacks at 30 locations all over Wilmington, especially downtown and Trolley Square. The loop concludes with an after party at the Christina Cultural Center on Market street, from 8-11pm.
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts will be featuring a performance by Little Invisibles, 4 gallery openings, and a fashion show featuring clothing and jewelry from area retailers and artisans and hair and make-up by local salons. The event lasts from 5-9pm, and a special gallery talk will be given at 6:30pm. Little Invisibles will be playing two sets, at 5:30 and 7:15.
The Queen Theatre is offering a cheap show in their larger downstairs room (good way to check out the venue without having to pay the higher national-act ticket prices) during First Friday. Tickets are $5, featured bands are locals Smoke Signals and Stallions, and the show starts at 8:30pm.
Visit here for a list of participating galleries, businesses, and transportation options:
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
This week at Theatre N
Quick post. Wilmingtonic is going to be a busy bee between work and some band happenings, the next few days.
Lebanon PA, a low-budget but critically-acclaimed film about a Philadelphia man who finds himself when he has to return to the small town of Lebanon PA to bury his father. Friday at 2pm, Saturday at 5pm & 8pm, Sunday at 5:30 pm.
Of Gods and Men, Cannes-award-winning film about monks caught in the turmoil of war in North Africa. Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm, Sunday at noon.
Ballet in Cinema: A performance of "Coppelia" by the Paris Opera Ballet. Sunday at 2:30.
Tickets to the movies are $5-$7, tickets for the ballet broadcast are $15. Theatre N is downtown at 11th & Orange. Wine and beer are available at the theatre.
Lebanon PA, a low-budget but critically-acclaimed film about a Philadelphia man who finds himself when he has to return to the small town of Lebanon PA to bury his father. Friday at 2pm, Saturday at 5pm & 8pm, Sunday at 5:30 pm.
Of Gods and Men, Cannes-award-winning film about monks caught in the turmoil of war in North Africa. Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm, Sunday at noon.
Ballet in Cinema: A performance of "Coppelia" by the Paris Opera Ballet. Sunday at 2:30.
Tickets to the movies are $5-$7, tickets for the ballet broadcast are $15. Theatre N is downtown at 11th & Orange. Wine and beer are available at the theatre.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Free Energy to play Arden's Gild Hall on May 13th.
At $12 a ticket, this is a bargain considering the venue, which usually charges more, and the band, which I believe has headlined the TLA in the last few months. And TLA tickets don't go for $12. I don't know if Delawareans are familiar enough with nationally-known Philly bands to sell this concert out, but it's a possibility, so grab a ticket soon.
The venue is the Gild Hall in Arden, off of Orleans Rd., accessible from Harvey Rd in North Wilmington. Proceeds will help the Hall, which has been the center of Arden life nearly a century, build a new roof. The show starts at 8pm. Here's the link for more info or to buy tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/167616
Aside: Opening will be Delaware's "New Sweden", a band I'd like to get behind, except I'm having a hard time getting past the way one of their instrumentalists holds her instrument. I'm sure I'll get over it, I just need a little time. You could say I know a little something about her instrument, and every time I see a picture of her holding said instrument, it's like nails on a chaulkboard.
The venue is the Gild Hall in Arden, off of Orleans Rd., accessible from Harvey Rd in North Wilmington. Proceeds will help the Hall, which has been the center of Arden life nearly a century, build a new roof. The show starts at 8pm. Here's the link for more info or to buy tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/167616
Aside: Opening will be Delaware's "New Sweden", a band I'd like to get behind, except I'm having a hard time getting past the way one of their instrumentalists holds her instrument. I'm sure I'll get over it, I just need a little time. You could say I know a little something about her instrument, and every time I see a picture of her holding said instrument, it's like nails on a chaulkboard.
Three major DE springtime traditions are happening this week: Flower Market, G&S, PTP
Wilmington Flower Market
Musical performances at the Flower Market this year include Spinto Band at 5pm on Thursday and Cheers Elephant at 4pm on Thursday. For the full list of performers, which seems to be otherwise geared towards the very very young (oh God, the posturing on some of these band photos...) consult: http://www.wstw.com/flower.php
The festival is happening May 5th, 6th, & 7th, 10am- 7pm, at Rockford Park.
http://www.wilmingtonflowermarket.org/index.html
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Ardensingers' Gilbert & Sullivan performance
The Ardensingers are a local opera group that have been putting on Gilbert & Sullivan performances in Arden, every spring, for the past 63 years (84 if you count the name the company started under in the twenties). What can I say about Ardensingers, which is something I was involved in as a teenager? It's not quite like going to see a professional opera company. But they put a pretty high quality show nonetheless, and it's always an entertaining two hours. There's a live pit orchestra, elaborate costumes and wigs, nice sets. A lot of work gets put into these performances. Definitely go to see their Mikado, which will be next year's operetta.
This year they're doing The Gondoliers, which is the story of two newly-wed Venetian gondoliers whose fortunes change. Performances are May 5th at 8pm, May 6th at 8pm, and May 7th and 2pm and 8pm. Tickets are $17 for adults (yes, pricey, but a quarter of the cost of a professional opera performance), $14 for seniors, and $10 for full-time students and children under 18.
The location is Gild Hall in Arden, off of Harvey Rd in North Wilmington. Visit http://www.ardensingers.com/ for more details.
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Point-to-Point on Sunday
Point-to-Point is well covered by the local media and needs no fanfare here. It's also not exactly Wilmingtonic's bag. But for those who like to wear big hats, or who like to sit on a patch of grass and drink (that great Delawarean past-time), the date is May 8th. Also, if someone gives you a free ticket, you might as well check it out at least once. Get some ice cream if Woodside Creamery is there.
For more info:
http://www.winterthur.org/ptp
Musical performances at the Flower Market this year include Spinto Band at 5pm on Thursday and Cheers Elephant at 4pm on Thursday. For the full list of performers, which seems to be otherwise geared towards the very very young (oh God, the posturing on some of these band photos...) consult: http://www.wstw.com/flower.php
The festival is happening May 5th, 6th, & 7th, 10am- 7pm, at Rockford Park.
http://www.wilmingtonflowermarket.org/index.html
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Ardensingers' Gilbert & Sullivan performance
The Ardensingers are a local opera group that have been putting on Gilbert & Sullivan performances in Arden, every spring, for the past 63 years (84 if you count the name the company started under in the twenties). What can I say about Ardensingers, which is something I was involved in as a teenager? It's not quite like going to see a professional opera company. But they put a pretty high quality show nonetheless, and it's always an entertaining two hours. There's a live pit orchestra, elaborate costumes and wigs, nice sets. A lot of work gets put into these performances. Definitely go to see their Mikado, which will be next year's operetta.
This year they're doing The Gondoliers, which is the story of two newly-wed Venetian gondoliers whose fortunes change. Performances are May 5th at 8pm, May 6th at 8pm, and May 7th and 2pm and 8pm. Tickets are $17 for adults (yes, pricey, but a quarter of the cost of a professional opera performance), $14 for seniors, and $10 for full-time students and children under 18.
The location is Gild Hall in Arden, off of Harvey Rd in North Wilmington. Visit http://www.ardensingers.com/ for more details.
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Point-to-Point on Sunday
Point-to-Point is well covered by the local media and needs no fanfare here. It's also not exactly Wilmingtonic's bag. But for those who like to wear big hats, or who like to sit on a patch of grass and drink (that great Delawarean past-time), the date is May 8th. Also, if someone gives you a free ticket, you might as well check it out at least once. Get some ice cream if Woodside Creamery is there.
For more info:
http://www.winterthur.org/ptp
Monday, May 2, 2011
WCL at the Queen Theatre is offering a big discount for Tuesday's 'Eisley' show.
Tickets are only $12 if you use promo code "STUDENT" when purchasing tickets online at:
http://queentickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=48
It seems that Eisley's heyday was 2003, but they had a recent appearance at the TLA opening for Rooney, so who knows.
Also performing at this show are The Narrative and Chris Dupree. Tickets would be $20, or $22 day-of-show, without the discount.
http://queentickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=48
It seems that Eisley's heyday was 2003, but they had a recent appearance at the TLA opening for Rooney, so who knows.
Also performing at this show are The Narrative and Chris Dupree. Tickets would be $20, or $22 day-of-show, without the discount.
DE SPCA (NCCo & Sussex) needs new foster homes for dogs & cats.
It's puppy and kitten season, so there's a real need right now for foster homes in the area. But there are also grown dogs and cats and special needs animals that need a place to crash for a while. The SPCA will provide training, and all supplies. For more info:
http://www.delspca.org/news/94-foster-volunteers-needed
http://www.delspca.org/news/94-foster-volunteers-needed
Wilmington's "Garden Day" earns mention in The New York Times
The Times article in question talks about several garden tour events happening on the east coast around now, and Wilmington is one of them. Garden Day is not something I was prepared to blog about, because it's one of those things that sounds cool, but nobody I know would be able to afford $35 to see some home gardens. However, I'm impressed that the event made it into the NYT. So, I'll let the blurb tell you about it:
"DELAWARE
Wilmington, May 7 Fourteen private gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Wilmington Garden Day, including the grounds surrounding a 215-year-old farm house, which has a Royal Paulownia “forest,” a reproduction 17th-century boxwood garden, and a plein-air living room built into the ruins of an old barn. Another site on the tour features a garden with a Benjamin Franklin tree, several hosta cultivars, a Satomi Japanese dogwood and four crepe myrtles, as well as a perennials collection of coneflowers, clematis, dahlias and deutzias. Tickets, $35 at Janssen’s Market, 3801 Kennett Pike (Buck Road) in Greenville. Advance tickets, $30, and information by email to cindy.dunn@comcast.net and wilmingtongardenday.org."
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/28/garden/28tour-midatlantic.html
"DELAWARE
Wilmington, May 7 Fourteen private gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Wilmington Garden Day, including the grounds surrounding a 215-year-old farm house, which has a Royal Paulownia “forest,” a reproduction 17th-century boxwood garden, and a plein-air living room built into the ruins of an old barn. Another site on the tour features a garden with a Benjamin Franklin tree, several hosta cultivars, a Satomi Japanese dogwood and four crepe myrtles, as well as a perennials collection of coneflowers, clematis, dahlias and deutzias. Tickets, $35 at Janssen’s Market, 3801 Kennett Pike (Buck Road) in Greenville. Advance tickets, $30, and information by email to cindy.dunn@comcast.net and wilmingtongardenday.org."
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/28/garden/28tour-midatlantic.html
Guest bartenders needed for a West End Neighborhood House fundraiser in mid-May
I will be posting something about the Taste of Little Italy benefit later in the month, but in the meantime, guest bartenders are being sought for two Little Italy bars. From West End Neighborhood House:
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Be Healthy 5k Run/Walk - deadline to preregister is May 4th
The race will be next Saturday, the 7th, in front of the Chase Center on the Riverfront. It will benefit Healthy Delaware Foundation, First Tee of Delaware and the Needy Family Fund. You can register on the day of the race, but you save a few bucks by preregistering. The first 500 participants will receive free tote bags, and all participants are eligible to win a pair of sneakers. For more info:
http://delawareonline.upickem.net/engine/Welcome.aspx?contestid=30522
http://delawareonline.upickem.net/engine/Welcome.aspx?contestid=30522
The age-old question of where to put a national park in Delaware has made some progress.
Delaware is the only state without a national park, and since 2003, senator Tom Carper has been trying to change that. In 2008, the National Park Service ended a study of potential sites with the conclusion that a National Historical Park would be the most appropriate type of national park in Delaware, given our early settlements and our role in the birth of the nation. Finally, in 2011, a bill has been introduced to DE legislature with a select few recommended sites.
The good news is that this issue may finally be making progress, and Delaware could end up with our first National Park within the next few years. It's not going to be the whole-blocks-of-New-Castle or whole-blocks-of-Lewes park that I would have liked to see, but the 'park' will be a series of small, individual sites throughout the state. On first read I thought that only one of the proposed sites would be the park, but I've been informed that, if this goes through, all of the following sites will be part of a system of national historical sites in Delaware, making it similar to the "Freedom Trail" in Boston:
New Castle County-
The Old Sheriff’s House
Fort Christina National Historic Landmark
Old Swedes Church National Historic Landmark
Old New Castle Courthouse
Kent County-
John Dickinson Plantation National Historic Landmark
Dover Green
Sussex County-
Ryves Holt House (Lewes)
It probably makes the most sense for Delaware to arrange it this way, rather than picking one location and making a big production out of it. These are already established as historical sites in Delaware, so not much will need to be changed beyond some signage, and personnel. Another plus is that these sites will probably never be in danger of being shuttered due to lack of ticket sales, since they will now be covered under the broad umbrella of the National Park Service.
The bill hasn't passed yet, but kudos to Senator Carper for keeping this issue alive all these years.
The good news is that this issue may finally be making progress, and Delaware could end up with our first National Park within the next few years. It's not going to be the whole-blocks-of-New-Castle or whole-blocks-of-Lewes park that I would have liked to see, but the 'park' will be a series of small, individual sites throughout the state. On first read I thought that only one of the proposed sites would be the park, but I've been informed that, if this goes through, all of the following sites will be part of a system of national historical sites in Delaware, making it similar to the "Freedom Trail" in Boston:
New Castle County-
The Old Sheriff’s House
Fort Christina National Historic Landmark
Old Swedes Church National Historic Landmark
Old New Castle Courthouse
Kent County-
John Dickinson Plantation National Historic Landmark
Dover Green
Sussex County-
Ryves Holt House (Lewes)
It probably makes the most sense for Delaware to arrange it this way, rather than picking one location and making a big production out of it. These are already established as historical sites in Delaware, so not much will need to be changed beyond some signage, and personnel. Another plus is that these sites will probably never be in danger of being shuttered due to lack of ticket sales, since they will now be covered under the broad umbrella of the National Park Service.
The bill hasn't passed yet, but kudos to Senator Carper for keeping this issue alive all these years.
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