Rest in Peace?

The Old New Castle Library

September 30 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Rest in Peace? explores the Potter’s Fields cemeteries at Farnhurst, examining how burial practices evolve over time. It highlights how cemeteries reflect changing societal priorities, values, and attitudes toward death, memory, and public health, revealing what each period choose

The Old New Castle Library

September 30 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Rest in Peace? explores the Potter’s Fields cemeteries at Farnhurst, examining how burial practices evolve over time. It highlights how cemeteries reflect changing societal priorities, values, and attitudes toward death, memory, and public health, revealing what each period chooses to preserve, forget, or emphasize about life and community.

Free

October 30 from 7-8 pm

You may not know this, but as you walk through Newark, attend classes, or dine at your favorite restaurant, ghosts walk beside you. On October 30th, I'll tell you all about them. We’ll visit haunted sites and hear chilling tales of murder, suicide, and tragedy. Step into the shadows of Newark’s past. You’ll never see

October 30 from 7-8 pm

You may not know this, but as you walk through Newark, attend classes, or dine at your favorite restaurant, ghosts walk beside you. On October 30th, I'll tell you all about them. We’ll visit haunted sites and hear chilling tales of murder, suicide, and tragedy. Step into the shadows of Newark’s past. You’ll never see the city in the same light.

• $5 for Newark residents
• $8 for non-residents

Tours are ADA-accessible and cover approximately 0.5 miles. The event will be held rain or shine, and pre-registration with payment is required.

All proceeds benefit the Newark Historical Society.

Other tours available October 29 with members of the Newark Historical Society.

👉 Click here to register (click on the Special Interest category on the left sidebar)

Death Chat with Cookies is a relaxed and fun event to discuss death. Sharing our experiences, philosophies, and cultural traditions around death and dying not only reminds us of our common humanity, it helps us remember the awe of being alive and prioritize what is meaningful to our own lives. The free and open discussions are often surpr

Death Chat with Cookies is a relaxed and fun event to discuss death. Sharing our experiences, philosophies, and cultural traditions around death and dying not only reminds us of our common humanity, it helps us remember the awe of being alive and prioritize what is meaningful to our own lives. The free and open discussions are often surprisingly liberating and educational, even for those who have already organized and prepared their end-of-life plans. People who have attended such events say it has been easier to talk to their friends and family about their wishes. Join the conversation to share your thoughts, philosophy, and experiences. I’ll bring the cookies, you bring your drinks.

Free

More and more Americans are rejecting modern funeral and burial practices, demanding a larger role in determining how and when they die, are memorialized and buried. This has given rise to terms like Death with Dignity, the Good Death Movement and The Death Positive Movement. Join Linda Gould, Death Doula and end-of-life consultant, to ex

More and more Americans are rejecting modern funeral and burial practices, demanding a larger role in determining how and when they die, are memorialized and buried. This has given rise to terms like Death with Dignity, the Good Death Movement and The Death Positive Movement. Join Linda Gould, Death Doula and end-of-life consultant, to explore what is meant by these terms and how they might apply to you and your beliefs. The presentation includes a brief history of the major changes in death and burial practices, key points that help define a ‘good’ death, the Medical Aid in Dying bills that many state legislatures (including Delaware) are considering, and the rising interest in natural burials. Q & A and discussion included.

Free