Hockessin Historical Society

05/29/2026

Finally some noticeable work being done on Tweed's Tavern!18th Century Restorations moved the building in 1999 and we trust them to continue the basic maintenance and historic repairs on this building which has been preserved for the Hockessin community.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Join us for our quarterly membership meeting on Wednesday May 20, 2026. We will be meeting at Tweed's museum. 54 Fitness Way. The meeting will start at 7:00pm with a social at 6:30pm. Become a volunteer and help us with tasks ranging from setting up events to becoming a board member putting your business skills to work helping our community.

03/03/2026

The Hockessin Historical Society welcomed community members on March 2 for an engaging informative lecture exploring the origins and meanings of common Arabic names. The presentation, titled "Common Arabic Names," was delivered by Instructor Drew Marshall, a specialist in Arabic language with extensive experience studying linguistic and cultural traditions across the Middle East, Northern, East and West Africa.

Marshall guided attendees through the historical development of some Arabic names highlighting how names often reflect family lineage, regional identity, and deeply rooted cultural values. He also discussed the linguistic structure of Arabic names, explaining how elements such as given names, convey personal familial history.

Audience members were invited to ask questions throughout the program, leading to lively discussion about the influence of
religion, geography, and modern trends on naming practices. Many attendees remarked on how the lecture broadened their
understanding of Arabic culture and provided insight into the diversity found within the Arabic-speaking world.

The Society continues its mission to bring educational and culturally enriching programs to the Hockessin community. More events are planned for the coming months as part of its ongoing lecture series.

If you missed this opportunity, Drew will be having yet another class at Delaware State Police Troop 6 in their community meeting room on March 25, 2026.

02/19/2026

Please join us for a free educational presentation as we welcome back Drew Marshall to teach us skills we can learn to speak with others more effectively, leading to more personal and productive interactions. If you are a business owner, showing respect to your customers goes a long way to building a positive relationship. Drew is a remarkable teacher and you will truly enjoy his presentation.

02/12/2026

Learn what first responders really do in your community to serve you. While your daily interactions with the police are your call for assistance or getting pulled over, they have vast proactive programs aimed at helping people to prevent situations from becoming a call for help which tie up the valuable resources used to help others who really need the services. This is more of an informational classroom setting with no tests or qualifications and is eye opening and very educational.

Program Details: 8 weekly sessions, 3 hours each

Application Deadline: Thursday, February 26, 2026

Cost: FREE

Thank you New Castle County Police for making our community a safe and great place to live and work!

02/11/2026

MEMBER NOTICE:
Hockessin Historical Society

Meeting
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Lamborn Library, 1041 Valley Rd.

6:30pm Social, 7:00 pm Meeting

Join us to review recent HHS business and participate in discussion on upcoming events and Historical Society matters.

Interested in volunteering?
Come to the meeting or if you are not able to attend please contact us.

All members are encouraged to attend. New members are welcome! Dues can be paid before the meeting with cash or check if you wish to become a member.

02/09/2026

As technology is used more in education, is it being applied correctly? Locally, before schools existed, children were taught how to farm and tasks needed for survival. It was not until about the 1900s that children were taught in small groups first in attic spaces of local residents, then at small local schools with a single teacher for all grade levels and no curriculum. Bussing and redistricting had no meaning and were not yet invented. The history of our local schools with photos is well documented in Joe Lake's book, Hockessin a Pictorial History.

We recently attended a town hall meeting on the issues relating to public schools and many topics were discussed. Here is the audio of the event:

Education Meeting sponsored by State Representative Mike SmithState Police Troop 6 Meeting Room Feb 04, 2026 6-8pm