Night at the Archives

Join the Delaware Public Archives for a FREE overnight adventure for children ages 5–12 and their adult chaperones!

Spend the night where Delaware's stories come to life with an evening filled with history, exploration, and fun! Activities include:

• 🎲 Games
• 🔍 Scavenger hunt
• 🎨 Crafts
• 🎥 Educational film
• 🔦 Flashlight tour

After a night of excitement, roll out your sleeping bags and enjoy a unique experience surrounded by Delaware's history!

Event Details:

• Location: 121 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd N, Dover, DE 19901-3638, United States
• Registration Required: Join the waitlist here

Schedule:

• Friday, August 28

  • 5:30–6:00 p.m. — Check-in
  • 6:00 p.m. — Pizza dinner
  • 6:15 p.m. — Mandatory orientation
  • 6:30 p.m. — Doors close; no additional entry
  • 6:45 p.m. — Games, scavenger hunt, and crafts
  • 8:00 p.m. — Educational film and evening snack
  • 9:00 p.m. — Flashlight tour and bedtime story
  • 10:00 p.m. — Lights out

• Saturday, August 29

  • 8:00 a.m. — Wake-up
  • 8:00–9:00 a.m. — Continental breakfast
  • 9:00 a.m. — Departure

This event is designed to inspire curiosity, encourage learning, and create lasting memories in one of Delaware's most historic buildings. We can't wait to welcome you for a night you'll never forget! 🎉