WSTW, Kia of Wilmington, Always Best Care, McDonald’s, Delaware Lottery and Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County honor Delaware’s Black history.
Here are some ideas on how to celebrate Black History Month in Wilmington and the Delaware Valley:
Navigating Freedom — Black History Month Community Event
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation – 1124 E. 7th Street, Wilmington, DE
Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Free community event presented by the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce, exploring themes of freedom and heritage. More Info
New Castle County Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration
Walnut Street YMCA – 1000 N. Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A family-friendly celebration featuring performances, speakers, kids’ activities, and a small business market to celebrate Delaware Black trailblazers. More Info
These Houses Were Homes — Intergenerational Black Community Walking Series
Read House & Gardens – 42 The Strand, New Castle, DE
Saturdays Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (each date)
Guided walking experiences focusing on the history and stories of Black families in Old New Castle. More Info
Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
Delaware Public Archives – Wilmington, DE
Thu, Feb. 5, 2026 6pm
Explore local Black family histories and archival records. More Info
From the Vault: Black Americans of Achievement
Delaware History Museum – 504 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE
Wed, Feb. 18, 2026 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Delve into a cultural-history artifact — the “Black Americans of Achievement” board game — with context and stories from the Delaware Historical Society collection. More Info
Mapping the Delaware Diaspora: Hetty Saunders and the Geographies of Freedom Seeking (Virtual)
Virtual Program
Mon, Feb. 23, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Online lecture exploring the life of Hetty Saunders, born into enslavement in Delaware and a seeker of freedom. More Info
Places to Visit Year-Round for Black History in the Delaware Valley:
Delaware History Museum & Mitchell Center for African American Heritage – Exhibits tracing African American history in Delaware (located at 504 N. Market St., Wilmington).
Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park – Waterfront park commemorating Underground Railroad figures Harriet Tubman and Thomas Garrett.
Mount Olive Cemetery – Historic African American burial ground with deep roots in Wilmington’s Black community.
African American Museum in Philadelphia – Central hub for Black history exhibits, educational programming, and special Black History Month events.
Black Writers Museum – Focuses on Black literary voices and history (check special programming during February).
