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Past Events

Nov. 13th. 2022 Autumn Open House

January 17th. 2019 Twin Brother's Professor Wm Watson & Rev. Dr. Frank Watson
Presented an Update on the Ghost of Duffy's Cut.
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Carolyn Mercadante, Vernalee Fry and Grandson participating in the 2018  Claymont Christmas parade – December 2, 2018

September 22, 2018 - Carolyn Mercandante - talking to a group during Historic Claymont Tour

October 25th, Author & master storyteller Ed Okonowicz – Ghost of Delmarva

 

April 21st. 2018
A journey Through Journaling
Claymont Remembered - The Claymont Historical Society and the Claymont Stone School have teamed up to hold this event. Claymont Remembered History. Guest speakers Catherine Carter Kelly and John DeCostanza spoke about the importance of recording family history and stories: What is a journal, how to record and remember people and events in our lives, how to write a journal and to whom to leave it?

Bill Shull’s ~ July 11th, 2018
Picture of Philadelphia Television - add – Book signing






July 11th, 2018
Picture of Bill Shull - Author and Photographer
The History of Philadelphia TV.


June 7th, 2018
Picture of Charlie Zahm "Dear Friends and Gentle Hearts"
The Music of Stephen Foster


October 04, 2017
CHS had a plaque place on one of the original pillars at the site of the Old
Coach House on Phila. Pike, Claymont - now The Dollar General Store.

The Claymont Historical Society recognizes Atonement United Methodist church in
serving the Claymont Community and beyond for 150 years 1866-2016.

Plaque was presented by Carol Brady to Pastor John Hornberger.

  Claymont Sports memorabilia, which was
displayed at the Claymont Public Library
during the month of June
  The Claymont Historical Society sponsored a month-long exhibit in the Claymont Public Library commemorating women from Claymont who served in the Armed Forces.


Claymont Christmas Parade 2016
Carolyn Mercadante, Veralee Frey and Carol Brady


Donation make to the Claymont Library to purchase a bench 2016

 

Claymont Historical Society sponsored a special assembly at Claymont Elementary School on February 29 at which performer Matthew Dodd, told fifth-graders about the Civil War through the songs which were popular in the North and South at the time.

   
   

Some Photos from the Songs by Sinatra event
that was on November 12, 2015

   
   

 

Dedication of portraits of Colonel and Mrs. Robinson
done by Cephas Thompson in 1814.
They are on loan to the CHS and may be seen at the Robinson House.



Below are some photos of the visit by a class from the
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to the Darley House where
Carolyn gave a talk on the history of Claymont landmarks