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August 1, 2021, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum
Delaware Shakespeare: Midsummer Mix Tape at Rockwood Park2021-08-01T19:00:00“Mark the music!” – The Merchant of Venice
Original music is a magical part of the Del Shakes experience. Join us for a joyful celebration of songs and scenes from past (and future) productions, featuring tunes by Michael Hahn, Liz Filios, Emily Schuman, and Joe Trainor.
We missed you in 2020! This year, we’ve crafted a summer season of three exciting events as we get back into the groove at Rockwood Park. Come picnic in the park while enjoying programs that allow for social distancing among performers and audience members alike. We’re thrilled to “triple your Bard” this year…before the return of our mainstage Summer Festival production in 2022.
All performances will last between 60-75 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT COVID PROTOCOLS (which are subject to change).
Pay-What-You-Decide Tickets
$10 • $20 • $30
Discounts available for 2-event or 3-event purchases
Rockwood Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19809 “Mark the music!” – The Merchant of Venice
Original music is a magical part of the Del Shakes experience. Join us for a joyful celebration of songs and scenes from past (and future) productions, featuring tunes by Michael Hahn, Liz Filios, Emily Schuman, and Joe Trainor.
We missed you in 2020! This year, we’ve crafted a summer season of three exciting events as we get back into the groove at Rockwood Park. Come picnic in the park while enjoying programs that allow for social distancing among performers and audience members alike. We’re thrilled to “triple your Bard” this year…before the return of our mainstage Summer Festival production in 2022.
All performances will last between 60-75 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT COVID PROTOCOLS (which are subject to change).
Pay-What-You-Decide Tickets
$10 • $20 • $30
Discounts available for 2-event or 3-event purchases
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August 4, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Rockwood Park & Museum
Rockwood’s Apothecary Garden Tours2021-08-04T10:00:00The plants growing in Rockwood's Apothecary Garden are native plants that have been used throughout the ages for medicinal purposes. Tour the Garden and discover the connection between healing plants and the inhabitants of Rockwood Mansion.
Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard. Online registration required. Participants are asked to bring a folding chair.
Rockwood Park & Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19808 The plants growing in Rockwood's Apothecary Garden are native plants that have been used throughout the ages for medicinal purposes. Tour the Garden and discover the connection between healing plants and the inhabitants of Rockwood Mansion.
Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard. Online registration required. Participants are asked to bring a folding chair.
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August 6, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum
Rockwood House Tours2021-08-06T10:00:00Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
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Rockwood Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19809 Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
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August 6, 2021, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM @ Rockwood Museum
Evening Candlelight Tour of Rockwood Mansion2021-08-06T20:00:00Be our guests and experience the elegance of an evening at Rockwood Mansion as it would have been during the Shipley and Bringhurst eras. Your guide, dressed in period costume, will take you through 20 rooms in the mansion, telling you the story of those who once lived and entertained at Rockwood along the way. You will be assigned the name of an actual guest who attended an elegant evening at Rockwood.
Rockwood Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19809 Be our guests and experience the elegance of an evening at Rockwood Mansion as it would have been during the Shipley and Bringhurst eras. Your guide, dressed in period costume, will take you through 20 rooms in the mansion, telling you the story of those who once lived and entertained at Rockwood along the way. You will be assigned the name of an actual guest who attended an elegant evening at Rockwood.
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August 7, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum
Rockwood House Tours2021-08-07T10:00:00Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Get your tickets now
Rockwood Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19809 Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
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August 10, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum
Children's Nature Sculpture at Rockwood Park2021-08-10T17:00:00Program will allow participants to create a 3D outdoor environment that is an interesting sculpture using natural materials found in the Park. Family or individual project for ages 6 and up. Participants will gather natural materials such as pine cones, rocks, sticks, and any other movable finds, which will be placed in an interesting pattern. Participants can bring these materials with them to the class or take time before class to gather materials at Rockwood.
Meet your instructor, Donna Downs, in the courtyard of the Visitor's Entrance to the museum. In the event of rain, program will be held in the covered patio area of the Museum.
Please remember the following:
1. No plants should be pulled up.
2. Every items should be place back in the natural environment.
3. Participants may bring a miniature play figure to add to the sculpture.
Call 302-395-2849 for information or assistance with registration.
Rockwood Park & Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19808 Program will allow participants to create a 3D outdoor environment that is an interesting sculpture using natural materials found in the Park. Family or individual project for ages 6 and up. Participants will gather natural materials such as pine cones, rocks, sticks, and any other movable finds, which will be placed in an interesting pattern. Participants can bring these materials with them to the class or take time before class to gather materials at Rockwood.
Meet your instructor, Donna Downs, in the courtyard of the Visitor's Entrance to the museum. In the event of rain, program will be held in the covered patio area of the Museum.
Please remember the following:
1. No plants should be pulled up.
2. Every items should be place back in the natural environment.
3. Participants may bring a miniature play figure to add to the sculpture.
Call 302-395-2849 for information or assistance with registration.
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August 11, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Rockwood Park & Museum
Rockwood’s Apothecary Garden Tours2021-08-11T10:00:00The plants growing in Rockwood's Apothecary Garden are native plants that have been used throughout the ages for medicinal purposes. Tour the Garden and discover the connection between healing plants and the inhabitants of Rockwood Mansion.
Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard. Online registration required. Participants are asked to bring a folding chair.
Rockwood Park & Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19808 The plants growing in Rockwood's Apothecary Garden are native plants that have been used throughout the ages for medicinal purposes. Tour the Garden and discover the connection between healing plants and the inhabitants of Rockwood Mansion.
Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard. Online registration required. Participants are asked to bring a folding chair.
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August 13, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum
Rockwood House Tours2021-08-13T10:00:00Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Get your tickets now
Rockwood Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19809 Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
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August 14, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum
Rockwood House Tours2021-08-14T10:00:00Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Get your tickets now
Rockwood Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19809 Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
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August 14, 2021, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum
Rockwood Paranormal Walking Tours2021-08-14T20:00:00Embark on an exciting new outdoor paranormal investigation of Rockwood Park. This is a rare opportunity to find out what paranormal activity may be going on outside the walls of the famously haunted mansion. Investigators get an opportunity to help in the search using sophisticated paranormal equipment. The tour meets at the mansion courtyard (museum Visitor's Entrance). Attendees must be able to traverse walks, hills, and occasional uneven surfaces of the park. This is an outdoor walking tour; no interiors of buildings are explored. Weather permitting. Please wear appropriate shoes; surfaces include grass, gravel, bricks, and paved areas. Tour begins promptly at 8:00 p.m. Maximum of 10 participants.
Face masks, social distancing, temperature checks, and a brief COVID form required. Registration required.
Ages 14-Adults
Rockwood Park & Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19808 Embark on an exciting new outdoor paranormal investigation of Rockwood Park. This is a rare opportunity to find out what paranormal activity may be going on outside the walls of the famously haunted mansion. Investigators get an opportunity to help in the search using sophisticated paranormal equipment. The tour meets at the mansion courtyard (museum Visitor's Entrance). Attendees must be able to traverse walks, hills, and occasional uneven surfaces of the park. This is an outdoor walking tour; no interiors of buildings are explored. Weather permitting. Please wear appropriate shoes; surfaces include grass, gravel, bricks, and paved areas. Tour begins promptly at 8:00 p.m. Maximum of 10 participants.
Face masks, social distancing, temperature checks, and a brief COVID form required. Registration required.
Ages 14-Adults
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August 15, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum
Rockwood's Historic Structures Walking Tour2021-08-15T12:00:00Take a rare walk back in time to learn how the existing and lost structures of Rockwood completed a working estate. Your guide will be dressed in vintage clothing and will use vintage photographs to provide you with the history of Rockwood as you walk from structure to structure. Tour is approximately 90 minutes in length and covers approximately 1 mile to include surfaces of grass, gravel and paved areas. Comfortable walking shoes and ability to traverse locations of the tour are recommended. Face masks required, social distancing, temperature checks, and a brief COVID evaluation form. Ages 14+
Rockwood Park & Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19808 Take a rare walk back in time to learn how the existing and lost structures of Rockwood completed a working estate. Your guide will be dressed in vintage clothing and will use vintage photographs to provide you with the history of Rockwood as you walk from structure to structure. Tour is approximately 90 minutes in length and covers approximately 1 mile to include surfaces of grass, gravel and paved areas. Comfortable walking shoes and ability to traverse locations of the tour are recommended. Face masks required, social distancing, temperature checks, and a brief COVID evaluation form. Ages 14+
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August 15, 2021, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum
Exploring the Unexplained Talk at Rockwood Mansion2021-08-15T14:30:00Exploring the Unexplained is a talk about the paranormal happenings at Rockwood Mansion. the Rockwood Paranormal Experience Team will discuss the equipment used in paranormal investigations. The Team will discuss unexplained occurrences through photographs, videos, and reported paranormal experiences through the years at Rockwood Mansion. Please note this is not a paranormal investigation. The talk will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Sunday, August 15.
Tour space is limited to 10 guests. Pre-registration is required.
Meet your tour guide, Rick Loveless, in the Visitor's Entrance to the Mansion as you will tour the Mansion in a group. Parking is available across from the Mansion. For GPS directions, please use 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19802.
Rockwood Park & Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19808 Exploring the Unexplained is a talk about the paranormal happenings at Rockwood Mansion. the Rockwood Paranormal Experience Team will discuss the equipment used in paranormal investigations. The Team will discuss unexplained occurrences through photographs, videos, and reported paranormal experiences through the years at Rockwood Mansion. Please note this is not a paranormal investigation. The talk will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Sunday, August 15.
Tour space is limited to 10 guests. Pre-registration is required.
Meet your tour guide, Rick Loveless, in the Visitor's Entrance to the Mansion as you will tour the Mansion in a group. Parking is available across from the Mansion. For GPS directions, please use 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19802.
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August 17, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum
Children's Watercolors at Rockwood Park2021-08-17T17:00:00
Social distancing and face masks required. Pre-registration required. Brief COVID form and temperature checks will be done prior to the start of class.
AGE: Family Activity for ages 6 AND UP
FEE: 3.00 IN COUNTY/6.00 OUT OF COUNTY
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Social distancing and face masks required. Pre-registration required. Brief COVID form and temperature checks will be done prior to the start of class.
AGE: Family Activity for ages 6 AND UP
FEE: 3.00 IN COUNTY/6.00 OUT OF COUNTY
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August 18, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Rockwood Park & Museum
Rockwood’s Apothecary Garden Tours2021-08-18T10:00:00The plants growing in Rockwood's Apothecary Garden are native plants that have been used throughout the ages for medicinal purposes. Tour the Garden and discover the connection between healing plants and the inhabitants of Rockwood Mansion.
Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard. Online registration required. Participants are asked to bring a folding chair.
Rockwood Park & Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19808 The plants growing in Rockwood's Apothecary Garden are native plants that have been used throughout the ages for medicinal purposes. Tour the Garden and discover the connection between healing plants and the inhabitants of Rockwood Mansion.
Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard. Online registration required. Participants are asked to bring a folding chair.
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August 20, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum
Rockwood House Tours2021-08-20T10:00:00Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Get your tickets now
Rockwood Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19809 Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
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August 21, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum
Rockwood House Tours2021-08-21T10:00:00Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Get your tickets now
Rockwood Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19809 Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Get your tickets now
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August 22, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum
Rockwood's Historic Structures Walking Tour2021-08-22T12:00:00Take a rare walk back in time to learn how the existing and lost structures of Rockwood completed a working estate. Your guide will be dressed in vintage clothing and will use vintage photographs to provide you with the history of Rockwood as you walk from structure to structure. Tour is approximately 90 minutes in length and covers approximately 1 mile to include surfaces of grass, gravel and paved areas. Comfortable walking shoes and ability to traverse locations of the tour are recommended. Face masks required, social distancing, temperature checks, and a brief COVID evaluation form. Ages 14+
Rockwood Park & Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19808 Take a rare walk back in time to learn how the existing and lost structures of Rockwood completed a working estate. Your guide will be dressed in vintage clothing and will use vintage photographs to provide you with the history of Rockwood as you walk from structure to structure. Tour is approximately 90 minutes in length and covers approximately 1 mile to include surfaces of grass, gravel and paved areas. Comfortable walking shoes and ability to traverse locations of the tour are recommended. Face masks required, social distancing, temperature checks, and a brief COVID evaluation form. Ages 14+
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August 24, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Rockwood Park & Museum
Rockwood Watercolors (Adults)2021-08-24T17:00:00Participants will choose a scene from the beautiful grounds of Rockwood or an object that is chosen by the instructor and learn the technique of watercolor painting. Objective is to combine color, art and nature. No experience required. Program is for adults 16 and up. Please bring water, a chair or blanket to use during the program.
Comfortable walking shoes are required.
For GPS directions, please use 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19802. Call 302-395-2849 for information or assistance with registration.
Instructor: Donna L. Downs, Former Art Teacher
Meet your instructor, Donna Downs, in the courtyard of the Visitor's Entrance to the museum. In the event of rain, program may be held in the covered patio area of the Museum.
Rockwood Park & Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19808 Participants will choose a scene from the beautiful grounds of Rockwood or an object that is chosen by the instructor and learn the technique of watercolor painting. Objective is to combine color, art and nature. No experience required. Program is for adults 16 and up. Please bring water, a chair or blanket to use during the program.
Comfortable walking shoes are required.
For GPS directions, please use 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19802. Call 302-395-2849 for information or assistance with registration.
Instructor: Donna L. Downs, Former Art Teacher
Meet your instructor, Donna Downs, in the courtyard of the Visitor's Entrance to the museum. In the event of rain, program may be held in the covered patio area of the Museum.
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August 25, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Rockwood Park & Museum
Rockwood’s Apothecary Garden Tours2021-08-25T10:00:00The plants growing in Rockwood's Apothecary Garden are native plants that have been used throughout the ages for medicinal purposes. Tour the Garden and discover the connection between healing plants and the inhabitants of Rockwood Mansion.
Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard. Online registration required. Participants are asked to bring a folding chair.
Rockwood Park & Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19808 The plants growing in Rockwood's Apothecary Garden are native plants that have been used throughout the ages for medicinal purposes. Tour the Garden and discover the connection between healing plants and the inhabitants of Rockwood Mansion.
Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard. Online registration required. Participants are asked to bring a folding chair.
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August 27, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum
Rockwood House Tours2021-08-27T10:00:00Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Get your tickets now
Rockwood Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19809 Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
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August 28, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum
Rockwood House Tours2021-08-28T10:00:00Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Get your tickets now
Rockwood Museum4651 Washington Street ExtensionWilmingtonDE19809 Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Get your tickets now
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