The Arts Center

The New Castle Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of New Castle, Delaware, through its two historic house museums: the 17th century Dutch House and the 18th century Amstel House. Visitors can explore these sites, which are furnished with period artifacts, and engage in a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. Generated from the website

As New Castle’s earliest Georgian mansion, the 1738 Amstel House tells the story of Delaware's revolutionary beginning through the family of Governor Nicholas Van Dyke and Chancellor Kensey Johns. The Amstel House is open for guided tours from April 1 through December 31.

The Window is a unique gallery and shop located on Delaware Street in Historic New Castle, DE, surrounded by a vibrant community of museums, restaurants, and antique shops. Currently, they are hosting the Art of Tea culture exhibit, which explores 16 different tea cultures and their preparation and serving methods, along with insights into the significance of tea in terms of ceremony and community. In addition to the exhibit, The Window features a diverse selection of tea-related items, including teacups, teapots, and various tea accessories, as well as Kate's Originals, which offers handmade candles, melts, soaps, and more. The shop aims to foster community engagement and is open to ideas for future events, including potential tea parties. Generated from the website