New Castle DIGEST - May 1, 2025
Monthly 'News, Views & Stuff to Do' for the City of New Castle, Delaware
Celebrating Five Years of covering the historic, riverfront City of New Castle, Delaware
I. April News Round-Up 📰
May Market Starts Friday; DIONC next on May 17
New Castle’s signature May events are upon us - May Market this weekend, and ‘A Day in Old New Castle’ (DIONC) two weeks after that.
May Market is Arasapha Garden Club’s annual fundraiser in support of its community programs and the historic Amstel and Dutch House gardens maintained by NCHS. It’s also a lovely tradition mixing a flower and herb sale with a plant exchange and a swap meet, with a book sale, garden and tree advice, and more.
Part of May Market’s offerings each year are donated by the New Castle community, including plants, starts, cuttings and items for the home and garden as long as they’re in very good condition. If you’d like to donate, the Donation Drop-off is tomorrow, May 1, 2025. More info about donating and supporting May Market is here.
On day 2 of May Market, the New Castle Saturday Market on the Green also returns from 9am to 1pm, offering fresh local produce, dairy, artisan food and crafts, local services, live music and more.
May Market - On and around Market Square / 30 Market Street
Friday, May 2, 10am to 5pm / Saturday, May 3, 9am to 3pm
Then, later in the month, A Day in Old New Castle will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Organized again this year by New Castle Community Partnership, the nation’s oldest private home-and-garden tour’s centenary will include special displays and exhibits, a day-long schedule of musical performances and activities for families and kids, and much more. New for 2025, there will also be a 1920’s Swinging Soiree in the evening, following the main festivities.
The DIONC committee is still looking for volunteers to help make sure the 100th Anniversary event is a special one. To get involved, please email Cynthia Snyder.
A Day in Old New Castle - Historic District, centered around the Court House
Saturday, May 17, 10am to 4pm
Garden Gala at Library Raises Funding Needed for New Outdoor Gathering Area
At a cocktail party gala on Saturday, April 26, the New Castle Library Friends raised approximately nine thousand dollars, enough to reach the $65.5K funding goal for the group’s campaign to renovate the rear garden at New Castle Public Library (on Delaware Street).
A few details of the event:
103 attendees including elected leaders, judges, corporate reps, and people from all over the New Castle Community and beyond
3 musical acts + 1 comedian offering live entertianment
Beer and Wine donated by Jessop’s and The Sycamore, respectively
A signature cocktail called “Enchanted Garden”
Great food prepared by Zollie’s Jazz Cucina
18 silent auction items won, and
5 raffle prizes & 7 door prizes won.
The Friends expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to the evening’s success, and that of the campaign in general so far. Several important stretch goals were also discussed, including interactive artistic and musical installations for kids to enjoy, and a fund to ensure the garden is maintained for years to come.
With the fundraising phase of their Garden Campaign (sort of) complete, the Friends will now move on to schedule construction. The group hopes to break ground and complete the project this Summer. More information about the campaign and how residents can get involved is at FriendsGarden.org.
Incumbents Prevail on Rainy City Election Day
On Saturday, April 12, New Castle residents re-elected Suzanne Souder as President of City Council, and Joseph Day and Andrew Zeltt as Members at-Large. The total number of votes cast was 766, including 93 absentee ballots. The breakdown of the vote is below.
For Council President:
Suzanne Souder - 407
William Barthel - 359
For Member of Council (2 Seats):
Joseph Day - 373
Andrew Zeltt - 343
Cynthia Batty - 273
Michael Platt - 259
Bill Robinett - 142
City Board of Elections chair Marianne Caven noted that turnout was slow for much of the morning on election day but picked up a bit once the rain finally went away, around 1pm.
There are approximately 4000 “active” voters registered in the City, according to a 2023 New Castle voter list provided to candidates in that year’s election by the State Department of Elections (and obtained by City Topics via FOIA). That puts the turnout rate for this election at approx. 20%, which is sadly normal for local elections that do not coincide with higher-level ballots.
As noted by the Center for Effective Government at the University of Chicago:
Turnout in US local government elections is startlingly low, often less than 20%, and voters are unrepresentative of the electorate overall. Most local elections are held off-cycle. Changing local election times to coincide with higher-profile federal and state elections would generate dramatic increases in turnout and a more representative set of voters.
Some voters online also expressed irritation at the lack of representation for neighborhoods outside the Historic District among Council members. However, the City of New Castle had Council Wards until just over ten years ago. Following several cycles in the early teens where nobody ran for the ‘outer neighborhood’ ward seats, the Council was restructured to have only at-Large Members - a seemingly necessary change that appears to have masked, rather than fixed, the problem.
April City Council Updates
City Council met on Tuesday, April 8. All members were present, along with Mayor Leary, City Admin Tantillo, NCPD Cheif McCabe, and other city officials.
Editor’s Note: Because I was unable to attend City Council this month, the highlights below come from Council President Suzanne Souder’s unofficial recap of the meeting. You can read her entire, unofficial synopsis here.
The evening’s main discussions focused on Revenue, via two Resolutions that would ask the state legislature to amend New Castle’s municipal charter:
Res. 2025-25 - “Requesting an Amendment to the City of New Castle Municipal Charter Addressing Different Tax Rates for Types of Property within the City”
Res. 2025-12 - “Requesting an Amendment to the City… Charter Authorizing the City… to Levy and Collect a Tax of no more than Five Percent (5%) on the Gross Rents Generated from Property within the City”
Council began with 2025-12, originally posted by Brian Mattaway earlier this year but not yet voted on. Mr. Mattaway advocated for expanding the city’s available tools for raising revenue in order to continue providing good services. He showed that a rental tax could raise approx. $1M per year once all approved rental units within the city have been built. Mr. Zubaca and Mr. Day agreed that it was worth asking state legislators to provide New Castle such flexibility.
Mr. Zeltt and Ms. Souder argued that the tax would be passed on to renters, and that the tax might disincentivize rental housing at a time when more affordable housing is needed. Ms. Souder pointed out that most rentals in the city are single-unit small businesses. She also questioned whether some of the cities to which Mr. Mattaway had compared New Castle offered an appropriate basis for comparison.
Ms. Souder and Mr. Mattaway also discussed whether the tax implicitly proposed by the Resolution would affect the New Castle Common Trust, which gets much of its income from rentals. Mattaway noted that the idea was to tax residential units only, though Souder pointed out that this was not specified in the Resolution.
At the end of the discussion, Council voted 3-2 to approve the Resolution and request the Charter change, with Day, Mattaway and Zubaca in favor; and Souder and Zeltt against the Resolution.
2025-25, asking the state legislature to amend the City Charter to allow for different tax rates on parcels of different categories, passed unanimously, with most members agreeing that the added flexibility would be good, if necessitating special care with respect to setting rates competitive with surrounding areas.
Other highlights from the April meeting included:
Treasurer Jim Whisman reported the city has “a total of $12,006,299.44 on hand. Of this, $9,008,269.77 is in unrestricted funds and $$2,998,029.67 is in restricted funds. He told us that our year-to-date revenue is $5,037,760 which is 72% of the budgeted amount. We have spent $4,759,906 or 68% of the budgeted amount. We are in good financial shape.”
City Administrator Antonina Tantillo reported that…
“Two weeks ago, a dead whale washed up on the shore of the Delaware River in Bull Hill. This was an unusual event and the City had help from the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the New Castle Police Dept, Goodwill Fire Co, and Cirillo Brothers to remove the carcass and take it to the dump.”
“She met with a representative of DELDOT about the improvements to be made to the rail crossing on Delaware St. Unfortunately, we are facing further delays with this project because Norfolk Southern wants to do more review. The signal improvement portion should still be done this year, but the rest of the project will be delayed…” … “Norfolk Southern is still planning to clear the drainage ditch behind Walgreens and hopes to do it by next month.”
“The work on Mt. Salem Church is complete… [and] the building is now in compliance.”
“Work on the floating pier is completed. We are waiting for a gate at the gangway. Once that is in place the Wharf will be fully open to the public.”
“The survey and wetlands study for the dog park are complete. She and Mr. Zeltt are working to develop the specifications so we can go out for bids to complete the project.”
One awarded grant was cancelled due to federal cuts; another applied-for grant was not received; others focused on security remain outstanding.
“Planning for Separation Day 2025 is well underway. She encouraged participation from residents. Anyone who is interested should contact the office.”
NCPD Chief Richard McCabe’s report is among those in the ‘Council Meeting Packet’ linked below. (The NCPD website does not yet have any reports for 2025.) He highlighted:
“… the serious issue of the unexploded military ordinance that was found near Rt. 9 south of town. This resulted in Rt. 9 being closed from Washington St. to Grantham Ln. The ordinance was determined to be from the WWI era. Since it was military ordinance, they called the Air Force which assisted with the removal. The best they can determine is that someone pulled the ordinance out of the river, panicked, and left it near the road.”
that “the department is stepping up traffic enforcement along Rt. 9 through Dobbinsville and on Wilmington Rd. as there has been an increase in speeding at both locations. They are also patrolling for shoulder violations on Delaware St. near the schools.”
“… a periodic reminder to call 911 rather than the general police department phone number if a problem requires immediate assistance. Calling 911 provides better tracking and gets the report into their database.”
During Council Communications…
“Mr. Mattaway reminded us [that] New Castle County… has a [senior] tax relief program through their Office of Financial Assessment. This program offers a deduction from assessed value before the tax is computed. The deadline for applying is June 1.”
“Mr. Zeltt… reminded us that Arasapha Garden Club is collecting plants and gently used items for sale at May Market. Goods may be dropped off May 1. May Market is May 2 and 3.”
“Mr. Day said we recently received a revised agreement from the Trustees regarding the bathroom in Battery Park so this project is moving forward.”
Council President Souder “said I’m sure I’m not the only one who will be glad when the lock to the gangway to the floating pier is in place and the full length of the Wharf will again be open. There is such a nice view of the City from there…. I noted that at prior meetings a resident raised the issue of the conversion of single-family homes into multi-family homes. I looked into it and learned that this is very difficult to do in the Historic District due to the size of most homes, utility requirements, and the HAC requirements for the outside appearance regarding the placement of doors, etc. There have been no such conversions in quite a while.”
Mayor Leary previewed the Two Lights for Paul Revere event coinciding with the U.S. 250th Anniversary celebration next year. She noted she is waiting to hear back about the results of an Army Corps of Engineers study into the ice breakers by The Wharf.
Ordinance 553, to amend the city code to allow for the creation of a Budget Stabilization Fund, and a Capital & Infrastructure Fund, was given its first reading by Mr. Mattaway and Mr. Zubaca.
Council confirmed five Board/Commission Appointments:
Linda Suskie to the Tree Advisory Commission.
Wolcott Davis to the Tree Advisory Commission (re-appointment).
Tera Heyward-Olivas to the Historic Area (re-appointment).
Steven Zorrer to the Board of Adjustment (re-appointment).
Robert Irwin to the Board of Adjustment (re-appointment).
Further Info: Meeting Agenda | Meeting Video | Council Meeting Packet (with reports from City Treasurer, NCPD, GWFC, Building Official, etc.)
II. New Castle Reminiscences
by Beverly Flannigan, guest contributor, and neighbors
Editor’s Note: The stories and photos below come from the locals-only New Castle City Topics group on Facebook, where Ms. Flannigan originally posted them. They are shared with the author’s permission and minimal editing for the newsletter, along with a bit of additional info offered by commenters on her original posts.
Lois Barth, the Master Gardener
Until recently, this was the home of Lois Barth on E. 3rd Street. Lois grew up in a Quaker family in Kennett Square, graduated from the University of Delaware with a teaching degree and taught in our local schools throughout her entire career.
[Lois Barth passed away on April 6, 2025. Her obituary is here.]
Lois brought with her a quietness and humility that did little to reveal the amazing global knowledge and perspective she had on art, travel, politics, and the environment. Many of us saw her volunteering in the Dutch House Garden or the old Library. She also volunteered at Mt. Cuba for many years learning the Latin name of every plant, sustainable gardening and plant selection methods including native plants.
Every year, she babied and facilitated the breeding of a couple of Monarch butterflies in her small front garden tending to the needed milkweed plants, the laying of eggs and the protection of the cocoon until a brilliant Monarch butterfly emerged.
She was funny and interesting and was only known to be insistent about one thing which was you should never spend more than two “torturous” hours at the Louvre in Paris, the experience must be broken up.
Lately, Lois had not been as visible around the town due to some health challenges but she left us a legacy of vital conservation efforts and sustainable gardening.
Neighbors added:
“Lois was a lovely woman—gentle and pleasant. She was an avid walker and generous with her time and knowledge, never seeking the spotlight. She had a kind heart that helped make New Castle the community it is. She will be missed — but never forgotten.” - Kelly M.
“Lois was one of the first people to welcome us in to town 5 years ago. I had the pleasure of working with her at Mt Cuba Center where she was an expert plant identifier and native plant promoter. She used her skills here in town which added to the beautification of the city. We will miss her always pleasant demeanor and wonderful smile.” - Carl B.
“What a loss for our town!” - Phee P.
“Linda and I really enjoyed being Lois’s neighbor and seeing her occasionally. She stayed busy doing what she loved and made quite a contribution to Old New Castle. She richly deserved the recognition she recently received. We will miss her.” - Steve S.
5th Street Library, former site of the St. Peter’s Convent
Before our new library was built at Fifth and Delaware Streets in 1964, a convent was on this site for the St. Peter’s nuns. It was a good-sized building although described as a little creaky.
With St. Peter’s Church and School being only down the street at Fifth and Harmony and downtown businesses being a few blocks away on Delaware, we often saw the nuns walking in a group. For our Protestant family who had just moved into town, the 60s were a magical time as we had never seen a live nun before. We were enthralled and especially by the full habits they wore at that time. We thought they were as close to an angel as you could get.
Many of the high schoolers from William Penn and St. Peter’s would meet up at Pinders, have a coke and then walk down the street to shop at Hoy’s 5 and 10 cent store. The girls would get little compacts of face powder or lip gloss. My girlfriends who were Catholic were very respectful of the sisters as they walked by in a group and as we passed them the Catholic girls would say very adult-like, “Good afternoon Sister, how are you?” It became obvious that good behavior was expected at all times.
Some of us smoked of course, because at that time, that is probably the only thing you could do to rebel. I was shocked the first time my Catholic girlfriend hissed at me, “Take this!!” and shoved her lit cigarette into my hand and as we passed, she said demurely, “Good afternoon Sister, how are you?” and then retrieved the cigarette once we were out of sight.
The nuns and the students were much like public school teachers and students in that some nuns could be a little too strict. They were also keenly aware of trying to accomplish much on a small budget. It was not unheard of for them to look out their window over to the Earle Theatre and spot a student who they knew had not yet paid for their schoolbook and they would scurry over, grab the student, take them back across the street to the convent and “encourage” them to turn over their movie ticket money to help pay the cost of the schoolbook.
Eventually a small tuition was started in the early 60s to help pay for the new school but it could be a financial burden on some families. And the Catholic girls were as likely to indulge in mischief as the public school students with one of their occasional indulgences being to carry bright yellow sweaters into the class of a nun who suffered migraine headaches and they would put the sweaters on midway through class, generate a headache for the nun after a few minutes and then be happily dismissed for the day.
The closing of St. Peter’s School is something our community felt painfully and shockingly. We were especially aware of the hard work of the Italian community to keep it going for generations. Italian men would go in and do any repair work for the church and school and Italian moms would take time during the day to visit the school and read to the students.
Fortunately, at least a few in this generation, will have experienced the uniqueness and beauty of the Catholic school and church tradition with one lone elderly nun still making the rounds in the now-closed school up until two years ago.
Neighbors added:
“I remember when we moved to the new school I would go over to the Gym after School because my Dad would go there after work and help put the new gym floor down, we were not Italian but I think a lot of people did a lot of work for the church and the convent. Myself and my Brothers and Sisters were appointed to clean up the Convent. We had to go there and pull weeds, rake leaves, and scrub the bird baths. The Nuns were very appreciative. Father White would always show up to oversee our progress.” - Maureen M.
“I attended St. Peter's from first through twelfth. Back then, they had enough nuns to teach every subject and every grade.” - Deanie T.
“Creaky, creepy and frightening to three 8 year olds who were "caught" in the cemetery and dragged to the convent!” - Carolyn Q.
Family of Dr. Harry Albert Carl, physician
Pictured is the [former] home of Dr. Harry Albert Carl, Sr., at 3rd and Delaware Streets. Dr. Carl was a practicing physician in our town up until the 1970's or 80's. He was born in February of 1911 in Schuylkill County, PA, married Ethel Bryan Smith and came to New Castle where he set up his medical practice.
The couple had two children – Judy and Bert (Harry Albert “Bert” Carl, Jr.) born in 1942. It is known that Judy had a very serious car accident on Basin and Frenchtown Roads in which she went through the windshield. It was of such magnitude that it was quite talked about but she recovered nicely.
Bert attended William Penn High School and it is possible he went onto a university where he played football. Bert was well-loved in our community although he passed away at a fairly young age in 1993 at 50 years old in Middletown, DE. Bert and his parents were members of the Methodist Church and the parents at least were buried in the New Castle Methodist cemetery.
Mrs. Carl was a wonderful hostess and it was not unusual for her to have a couple of the girls who walked by her house from William Penn High School stop in and help her with meal prep for dinner or parties. Cora (Sissy) Neal from Chestnut Street would stop in after school and go into the house through the right side entrance – which we thought was pretty exciting - and would help with meal prep after school.
Much to our surprise, Cora’s younger sister Sandra shared that Cora ended up not being the best cook in the Neal family despite the excellent training under Mrs. Carl. Something which they enjoy reminding her of.
Neighbors added:
“Lois Carl was the oldest daughter. Very nice girl.” - Margaret L.
“If my memory is correct Bert did play college football. Had opportunity to accompany him and my brother Skip Walker and Colin Kelly on waterfowl hunts.” - John B.
“Went to parties there with Judy and friends in late 50’s. I was told the basement had been a speak-easy during the 30’s.” - Jim W.
Thanks to Beverly Flannigan for sharing her great memories of New Castle people and places, and to all in the Group who engage with these ultra-local history posts!
III. Event Calendar 📅
For a farther view and to catch more events as they are added, as well as the list of regular/ongoing events, check out and bookmark our website’s Community Calendar.
Coming Up in MAY…
5/1 - May Market Donation Drop-off at The Arsenal, 9am-6pm.
Community members are encouraged to donate gently-used home and garden treasures, as well as plants and starts, for Arasapha’s annual fundraiser. Further info is here.5/2-3 - Arasapha’s May Market in Historic New Castle, Market Square.
Arasapha Garden Club’s beloved annual fundraiser featuring perennial and annual plants, herbs, and donated plants, and gently-used treasures for the home and garden. On Friday from 10am to 5pm, and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. Website | Facebook Event
5/2-3 - May Market Book Sale & Raffle, across Market Street from The Arsenal.
Operating the same hours as May Market, the Book Sale features gently-used cookbooks and gardening books, plus raffles and and free books for kids. It is run by the New Castle Library Friends to benefit New Castle Public Library.5/3 - Saturday Market on the Green Opening Day, 9am-1pm.
The popular local produce, crafts, baked goods and food market returns on The Green (recurring weekly every Saturday through the Fall). With live music and other activities.
5/6 - Moe’s Taco Kit Fundraiser benefitting Penn Acres Swim Club, 5:30pm.
Order until May 5 for pickup at the swim club at the time above.5/6-8 - Treasures Rediscovered Buying Event, Bridgewater Jeweler’s 11am-6pm.
Get appraisal and payment for a variety of items including gold, coins, jewelry, fine art, diamonds, sterling silver, watches, and other valuables. No appointments needed.5/6-10 - William Penn High School Plant Sale, at Penn Farm Stand, hours vary.
Vegetable starts, bedding plants and hanging baskets. Cards and cash accepted. (Fb link)5/9 - Live at the Library Comedy Show, at New Castle Public Library, 6:30pm.
Benefitting the library, featuring professional comedians who've been on Comedy Central, HBO, SiriusXM, and have their own hour specials. Tickets required and limted. Beer, wine, sodas, water, and snacks will be sold - cash preferred/cards accepted.
5/10 - Hidden Driveway Ramblers at the Saturday Market on the Green, 9-11am.
Catch “HDR doing our acoustic thing next to the historic courthouse in old New Castle, DE. Fresh produce and other goodies and some ramblin tunes.” (Fb Event Link)5/10 - (New Castle Public) Library on the Loose in Battery Park, 10am-1pm.
The library and community partners will be in the park offering outdoor activities, games to play, a Storytime for children ages 0-5 at 10:30am, and free resources including:
- Healthy Snacks + Used Clothes
- Hygiene & Dental Products
- Summer Camp Information
- School Supplies + Books
- Narcan Training5/10 - ONCOR Trivia Night Potluck Fundraiser at Immanuel Parish Hall, 6pm.
Six rounds of trivia, 50/50, Silent Auction, Drinks, Snacks & More. $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. Supporting Phase II of the Battery Park Playground Project.5/10 - Immanuel Concert Series: “Return, Beautiful Era,” at IEC, 7pm.
Mezzo-soprano Mairin Srygley offers a concert featuring music by John Dowland, Antonio Vivaldi, Christoph Gluck, Franz Joseph Haydn, Georg Friedrich Handel, and Felix Mendelssohn. Accompanied by organist Christopher Schroeder. Free to all.
5/12 - Family Crafternoon: Craft Stick Butterflies at NC Public Library, 4:30pm.
Making butterflies using popsicle sticks and other craft supplies! Every participant will receive materials to participate. Be sure to bring your own aprons or dress accordingly. For families with at least one child 12 and under (siblings welcome). Registration required.5/13 - City Council Public Hearing & Regular Meeting, Senior Center, 6:45pm.
Public hearing on Ordinance 553, to amend the City code regarding the establishment of a Budget Stabilization Fund and the establishment of a Capital and Infrastructure Fund. Followed by Regular Meeting at 7pm - agenda to be posted.5/13 - NCHS Lecture: 1920’s Kitchens & Cooking, at The Arsenal, 7pm.
A look back at the modern kitchens and recipes of the 1920s with Becky Diamond, a food writer, librarian, research historian, and author of The Gilded Age Cookbook. Advance tickets are required. $5.00 general public, NCHS Members are free. Get tickets here.5/17 - New Castle Saturday Market on The Green, 9am-1pm.
5/17 - A Day in Old New Castle - 100th Anniversary, Historic District, 10am-4pm.
The nation’s oldest private home-and-garden tour celebrates one hundred years since its founding. Organizers are planning to “recreate the first 1925 event as well as A Day in Old New Castle through the decades.” There will also be “demonstrations, activities, cars from a variety of decades, colonial artisans and crafts.” People in Colonial and Victorian dress get $1 off home tours. More information and advance tickets at the link above.
5/17 - Hearth to Hearth Cooking Demos at the Amstel House, 10am-3pm.
New Castle Historical Society’s “historic foodways program explores the foods and cooking techniques of the 18th century as well as the lives of people that worked in the kitchen of the Amstel House” during A Day in Old New Castle.
5/17 - DIONC: 1920’s Swinging Soiree, Zollie’s Shaw Alley, 7-10pm.
Keep the retro vibes going with a speakeasy soiree featuring Jazz music, Zollie’s cuisine, and drinks inspired by the Roaring 20’s. Tickets at historicnewcastle.com.5/23 - May Fourth Friday Art Loop, participating downtown locations, 5-8pm.
5/24 - New Castle Saturday Market on The Green, 9am-1pm.
5/31 - New Castle Saturday Market on The Green, 9am-1pm.
Then in JUNE…
6/6 - Separation Day Kick-Off Party at The Wharf, 6-9pm.
Live music from Brad Newsom & the Jagermintz, beer, wine, seltzers and non-alcoholic drinks along with food trucks in a block-party setting. Free admission. Proceeds from sale of alcohol benefit the Good Will Fire Company.6/7 - Separation Day Book Sale at New Castle Public Library, 9am-2pm.
The Library Friends’ biggest annual book sale featuring over a dozen genres of gently-used books, free books for kids, raffles and more, supporting the library. (6/8 hours TBD.)6/7 - Separation Day Festival in Historic New Castle, 1-10pm.
1pm - Separation Day Parade down Delaware Street.
2pm - Family Festival & Artisan Market in Battery Park.
Featuring live music, rides for kids, games, and an artisan and vintage market.9:30pm - Separation Day Fireworks over Battery Park.
6/10 - Regular City Council Meeting at New Castle Senior Center, 7pm.
Agenda to be posted.6/11 - NCHS Annual Garden Party in the Amstel House Garden, 6-8pm.
An evening of music and good company in the Colonial Revival garden, including light summer fare and an open bar. Open to all, not just NCHS members. Get tickets here.
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