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Please join us for a memorable Juneteenth celebration at Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site on Sunday, June 16 at 3pm.  We’ll hear some informative, inspiring words from Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., President and CEO of Douglass Family Projects and a descendant of BOTH Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington. He’ll help us connect our nation’s historyContinue reading “Friends to Celebrate Juneteenth 2024”

Bridge Builders Dinner: June 8, 5:30 to 8:00 pm, at La Casa Pasta, 120 Four Seasons Parkway. Speakers will include Tyler Putman of the Museum of the American Revolution and Nicole Belolan, an independent scholar, discussing “Cooch’s Bridge, Public History, and the USA’s Semiquincentennial.” Registration is $70 at friendsofcoochsbridge.org. Free Concert: June 9, 3:00 to 5:00 pm atContinue reading “Two public events to mark our fourth anniversary”

Jazz quintet The Whitney Project will premiere “Cooch’s Bridge” The African American Experience” on Sunday, April 14 at 3 pm at the OperaDelaware Studios in Wilmington. A pre-concert conversation between Patricia Wilson Aden and composer Jonathan W. Whitney will precede the performance beginning at 2:15 pm. The new work, scored for jazz quintet, male vocals,Continue reading “Premiere Performance of “Cooch’s Bridge: The African American Experience” Set for April 14”

DelDOT’s proposing changes near Cooch’s Bridge site. Residents pack the house. Molly McVetyDelaware News JournalFebruary 8, 2024 Taking the scenic route around one of Delaware’s most historic areas could look a little different in a few years. Delaware’s Department of Transportation held a public workshop at Glasgow High School on Wednesday, Feb. 6, to discuss improvementsContinue reading “Delaware News Journal reports on DelDOT Public Workshop”

Thanks to everyone involved in the Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site, 2023 has been yet another banner year for our young organization. Here are just a few of our accomplishments during 2023: We disbursed $400,000 to begin the restoration of various buildings on the site. The funds were targeted by the Delaware Division ofContinue reading “2023 a banner year for the Friends”

The Newark Post and Delaware Online both covered our celebration of Juneteenth this year.

We’re excited that June will mark the third anniversary of the Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site and are celebrating with three extraordinary events you won’t want to miss: Historic home tours, Saturday, June 3, 9 am – 2 pm. You’ll have the rare chance to tour two stories of the Cooch Family Home, guided by expertsContinue reading “Three extraordinary events will mark the Friends’ third anniversary”

Join historical interpreters for an introductory program on the history of the Cooch’s Bridge homestead. Learn about the individuals who lived on the property, how they shaped the land around them, and how the location’s landscape contributed to national history. Tours will take place at 10 am and 1 pm on the following dates: MarchContinue reading “Guided tours are available. Reserve your spot now!”