# Event Details

- **Event Name**: These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an immersive learning experience as we walk through Old New Castle and discuss the history and culture of generations of Black families who lived and worked there.

The 2025 tours expand upon Dr. Melissa Benbow Flowers’ research at the Read House on the African American population of Old New Castle with additional source materials, a revamped route and accompanying map, and a special focus on the time period from 1776-1876.

Tickets $25. Register here: https://dhs.givecloud.co/these-houses-were-homes-2026

Space is limited, and advance registration is required. To enhance the enjoyment of all participants, we kindly request that walking tour registrants be at least 12 years old. Please note that the historic neighborhoods in Old New Castle feature uneven walkways that may not be suitable for those needing mobility assistance.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-castle/these-houses-were-homes-5-generations-of-black-community-in-old-new-castle/200029373056407
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 235

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Castle
- **state**: DE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Read House & Gardens
- **lat**: 39.65979
- **long**: -75.561974
- **full address**: Read House & Gardens, 100 Callahan Aly, New Castle, DE 19720, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle being held?
  - **A:** These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Read House & Gardens, 100 Callahan Aly, New Castle, DE 19720, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle?
  - **A:** These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle is organized by Delaware Historical Society.

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