It's A Festival Town.
In Historic New Castle, we believe in
celebrating. From A Day in Old New
Castle to Spirit of Christmas to
Separation Day, we host fun and
fantastic events with parades,
musicians and choruses, costumes,
street performers, fireworks, vendors
and markets, historic home tours and
much more. Plus, we’ve got Tall
Ships and concerts in the park and
May markets for gardeners. Check
out our events large and small, for
visitors old and young, throughout the
year. (Planning an event of your
own? We’re a great place to hold it!)
It’s Layered with History.
Some have called New Castle the most
historic town in America. One of the
oldest, founded in 1651, it’s also one of
the few that has belonged to four
countries: Netherlands, Sweden, Britain
and the U.S. The New Castle Court
House was the meeting place for the
assembly that, on June 15, 1776,
separated Delaware from Pennsylvania
and the British Crown. This act predates
the Declaration of Independence and
marks Delaware as the first state to join
what would become the United States.
From famous people who slept here to
famous decisions made here, plus
streets and homes that have changed
little for hundreds of years, it’s a
must-visit for anyone who cares about
history.
We’re Here to Help.
We’re the Outreach Team for the City of New Castle, and we’re focused on encouraging and supporting your discovery of Historic New Castle. Need maps or information about events or venues or parking? Need ideas for activities for family or business? Talk to us and we’ll find a way to help.
