We all know that a visit to the First State quickly becomes an exploration into the wonderful world of history! That includes the small and often overlooked Hale-Byrnes House who shares their story with visitors through monthly tours and special events. This house was the first building in Delaware to receive a State Heritage Plaque and is also part of the nine-state Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail! It was even once used for a war council meeting held by George Washington, three days after the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge. How cool is that? A nationally acclaimed historic beauty right here in Greater Wilmington.
Hale-Byrnes House
Generals Washington and Lafayette met here prior to Battle of Brandywine. Restored house, originally built 1750s. Open first Wednesday of each…
Hale-Byrnes House opens its doors for tours the first Wednesday of each month and for special monthly events:
Sat. July 13, 2019 7:30PM - 9:30PM
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware. "Meet the Founding Fathers: What They Thought About Government, Taxation and Individual Liberties".
Speaker: Gene Pisasale / $5 at the door includes coffee & dessert
Sun. July 14, 2019 3:00PM - 5:00PM
This Place Matters Series: "Winterthur's Follies: Architectural Whimsy in the Garden"
Speakers: Carol Long, Curator, Garden, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library & Rob McKeown, Cabinetmaker, Elk Creek Cabinetry. Co-sponsored by Cooch's Bridge DAR / $5 at the door includes coffee & dessert
Explore the History of the du Pont Family
Sat. August 17, 2019 7:30PM - 9:30PM
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware. “Cornwallis’s Sunken Fleet”
Speaker: Marine Archaeologist, John Broadwater / $5 at the door includes coffee & dessert
Sun. August 18, 2019 3:00PM - 5:00PM
This Place Matters Series: “Battle of the Chesapeake”
Speaker: Tom Welch. Co-sponsored by Cooch's Bridge DAR / $5 at the door includes coffee & dessert
Sat September 7, 2018 6:00 PM-9:30 PM
Lafayette's Birthday: Covered Dish Dinner “Lafayette and Human Rights”
Speaker: Diane Shaw / ** Please bring a dish to pass. **
Sun. September 8, 2019 3:00PM - 5:00PM
This Place Matters Series Behind the Stucco Veneer: The Stone Houses of Delaware's Piedmont Region, 1750-1940
Speaker: Cate Morrisey. Co-sponsored by Cooch's Bridge DAR / $5 at the door includes coffee & dessert
Fall Events
Sat. October 12, 2019 7:30PM - 9:30PM
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware. "Brothers at Arms: American Independence and the Men of France & Spain Who Saved it"
Speaker: Prof. Larrie Ferreiro / $5 at the door includes coffee & dessert
Sun October 13, 2019 3:00PM - 5:00PM
This Place Matters Series: Delaware Natural History Museum
Speaker: Jennifer Acord. Co-sponsored by Cooch's Bridge DAR: Well-behaved children always welcomed / $5 at the door includes coffee & dessert
Sat. November 16, 2019 7:30PM - 9:30PM
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware. "Our Greatest Allies: How the Revolutionary War Changed American Opinions of the French"
Speaker: Prof. Norman Desmarais / $5 at the door includes coffee & dessert
Sun November 17, 2019 3:00PM - 5:00PM
“White Clay Creek Landing An 18th Century Commercial Hub of Northern Delaware"
Speaker: Walt Chiquoine. Co-sponsored by Cooch's Bridge DAR / $5 at the door includes coffee & dessert
Sat. Dec 7, 2019 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Annual Holiday Open House.
Sat. December 7, 2019 7:30PM - 9:30PM
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware. "George Read and the Delaware Conspiracy”
Speaker: John Sweeney / $5 at the door includes coffee & dessert