Georgetown Historical Society

Events

Living History Event at the Museum

April 20, 2024
9:00 AM

The Georgetown Historical Society would like to invite you to
Civil war days at the museum
Located at 510 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE Saturday, April 20th, 2024.

• Come out & see the camps and accoutrements of American Soldiers on both sides of our tragic National Conflict
• Tour the camps, watch as the troops drill and provide firing demonstrations of the firearms of the period.
• Learn why soldiers North & South joined the conflict.
• Have you ever wondered what the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) or the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) are or what we do? Come and ask us about our projects.
• Do you have ancestors who served in the military during the period of 1861-1865? Let us help you START the research process.
• Would you like to know more about this crucial period of our nation's history? Come see the displays and talk with the vendors.
• Are you interested in the camp life of the soldier of the period? Come out and tour the campsites and talk to the soldiers.
• Come out and join us from 9 am until 5 pm at the museum located at 510 S. Bedford Street.
• County Seat Cruisers will have food available to purchase on site

Living History Flyer

Open House

May 18, 2024
10:00 AM

Come visit the Georgetown Historical Society to see our historic buildings, museum, Western Auto Shop, and our extensive model train collection. We even have an outhouse. There are many surprises and hidden treasures for you to discover.

Open House

June 29, 2024
10:00 AM

View all historic buildings, train exhibit, and the western auto museum

Car, Truck, and Fire apparatus show

July 20, 2024
10:00 AM

Join us for a fun day of vintage cars, trucks, and fire vehicles.

Open House

August 17, 2024
10:00 AM

Join us for an open house

Straight 8 Car Show

September 21, 2024
10:00 AM

Car Show

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