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Do you recognize the above spot in Dover? This is on Blackwell Street, just lightly west of the DAHS Museum. See this and other Dover treasures on a walking tour led by our museum curator, Rick Kelly, on Saturday, July … Continue reading →

Come enjoy the beautiful weather, tour our museum, meet others interested in the history of Dover and enjoy some light refreshments. The museum is located at 55 W. Blackwell Street, Dover, next to the First Memorial Presbyterian Church.  Lots of … Continue reading →

The Town of Dover will celebrate Memorial Day with a parade that starts at Rutan Drive at 10:00 am, proceeds west on Blackwell Street,  and ends at Hurd Park.  The Museum House at 55 W. Blackwell Street will open at … Continue reading →

Dover Area Historical Society and The Dover Little Theatre Present: MOVIES IN MAY. Friday, May 17, 2019 at 7:30 pm. at DLT, 69 Elliott Street, Dover, NJ 07801. Feature film will be Bringing up Baby, and there will be episodes … Continue reading →

Please join us for a presentation, “My Dover-A Memoir”  by Robert Kelly, presented by his son, Rick Kelly, plus a power point, History of the Dover Fire Department.  This event will take place in the First Memorial Presbyterian Church, in … Continue reading →

Please join our curator, Rick Kelly, for a walking tour of Hurd Park on Saturday, September 29, 2018….see the Jackson Brook, the Doughboy statue, and hear about the history of this area of Dover.  Meet at the Park Heights Avenue … Continue reading →

Do you have fond memories of shopping in downtown Dover during the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s?  Did your family own a business or work in Dover stores during those years? Please join us at our museum at 55 W. Blackwell Street, … Continue reading →

DAHS is planning two summer events to highlight the  history of downtown Dover. -On Saturday, July 14, our museum curator, Rick Kelly will lead a walking tour, starting at the Dover Free Public Library on Clinton Street at 10:30 AM, … Continue reading →

      Come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with other folks who are interested in Dover’s rich history.  Share some conversation, tour the museum, have a snack.  All are welcome!  Hope you can join us!