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Tour New Castleā€™s historic Buena Vista mansion, grounds

Charles MegginsonCulture, Headlines

Buena Vista mansion. Photo/Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. Buena Vista, one of Delawareā€™s most historic estates, will welcome visitors for a one-day-only spring event on Saturday, May 14. The event, which will take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., will feature outdoor childrenā€™s games, nature walks, guided tours of the grounds and mansion, and educational programs by the …

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Many ways to mark Juneteenth and celebrate freedom

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, when all of Americaā€™s slaves became free. Delaware recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday, and there are multiples celebrations across the state. Hereā€™s a chronological list. Family Enrichment Program and Pageant,Ā 3 p.m. June 13. 24th annualĀ Delaware Juneteenth AssociationĀ program. DoubleTree, 700 N. King St., Wilmington. $5-$10. Delaware Forum on Racial History and Juneteenth,Ā 7-8:30 p.m. June 16. …