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Calendar of Events - Rockwood Park and Museum

Sleep Under the Stars at Rockwood Park

June 1, 2013
10am

One of New Castle County's most popular events is BACK!

Sleep Under the Stars is a camping activity open to families, individuals, and groups. Don't miss out on the hayrides, bonfires, games, activities, crafts, & entertainment.

Pre-registration is encouraged.

For more details, visit www.nccde.org/specialevents or call (302) 395-5633.

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival

June 29 - 30

Bring the whole family to a day full of music, fun, local shopping, and lots and lots of ice cream!
Get all the details at rockwoodicecream.com

Delaware Shakespeare Festival: The Two Gentlemen of Verona

July 12 - 28

Outdoor Shakespeare entertaining the whole family. The best place to watch theatre in the summer is outdoors. Delaware Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare under the stars in a fun, family-friendly environment on the lush grounds of Rockwood Park.
Our talented company creates entertaining, understandable productions of some of the greatest plays ever written, as the audience picnics and enjoys a midsummer evening. In 2013, DSF presents Shakespeare’s youthful romantic comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
Get all the details and tickets at delshakes.org

Overnight Paranormal Investigation

June 22, 2013
7pm - 3am, $100

Join Prof. Phil and Dr. Lou, our resident ghost hunters, on a thorough and extended paranormal investigation of Rockwood Museum. Hear stories of past occurrences experienced by employees and visitors in the mansion. Learn how to use a variety of paranormal investigative tools during the night. Go behind the scenes searching for ghostly contact. A light dinner fare will be provided. Must be over 18 to attend. Registration required.

Please call (302) 761-4340 for information and tickets.