On Saturday, May 17, Historic New Castle will host the 100th anniversary of A Day in Old New Castle, the nation’s longest-running home and garden tour. (Photo courtesy of Lissa Hilsee)

‘A Day in Old New Castle’ celebrates 100 years with tours, performances, and Gatsby-era celebration

Claudia EstradaCulture, Events, Headlines

NEW CASTLE — One of Delaware’s most cherished traditions marks a major milestone this year. On Saturday, May 17, Historic New Castle will host the 100th anniversary of A Day in Old New Castle, the nation’s longest-running home and garden tour.  The daytime event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a full day of historic tours, performances, and …

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Bellefonte, Old New Castle revive spring festivals

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

    Two of Delaware’s unique neighborhoods are bringing back traditional spring festivals. A Day in Old New Castle and the Bellefonte Arts Festival both return Saturday, May 21. The Old New Castle event celebrates its Colonial looks and history. It offers home, museum and church tours; food trucks; re-enactments; Colonial craftsmen; plein air artists; and a tour of the …