~~~ Penman of the Revolution~~~
~~~Remembrance Day~~~
John Dickinson, named "The Penman of the Revolution", resided at Poplar Hall (the future John Dickinson Plantation) as a young man. Located in Kent County Delaware, near Dover and facing Jones Neck, it is now registered as an Historic Site. The John Dickinson Remembrance Day was celebrated last week whereby a wreath-laying at the grave of John Dickinson was sponsored by the Quaker Hill Historic Preservation Foundation at the Wilmington Friends Meeting, Wilmington DE
This is a wonderful out-of-the-way venue for visitors as well as my group,
The Plein Air Painters of the Mid-Atlantic.
We had great fun during many painting sessions inside and outside the Mansion.
The Plein Air Painters of the Mid-Atlantic.
We had great fun during many painting sessions inside and outside the Mansion.
Maria and several of the Plein Air Painters of the Mid-Atlantic
Below you will see a particular site and the same as painted by me:
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| "Herbs Hanging to Dry" John Dickinson Plantation |
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| Actual Photo of Herbs Drying John Dickinson Plantation  "Keeping Room Hearth" - Painting by MlB
John Dickinson Plantation
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| Keeping Room Hearth - Photo John Dickinson Plantation
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John Dickinson Plantation Front - photo painting by Maria Liberto Bessette |
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| John Dickinson Exhibit, Dover Art League February 2013 by Maria Liberto Bessette I am thankful to all the staff of John Dickinson Plantation for their hospitality and friendship. The plantation features Dickinson's original 1740 brick home, reconstructed farm buildings, and a log'd dwelling, surrounded by rich agricultural lands stretching down to the banks of the St. Jones River. The plantation is administered by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. visit John Dickinson Plantation website Hours Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Admission Free 340 Kitts Hummock Road Dover, DE 19901 302-739-3277 phone
Directions & Parking
Located on the northbound side of Delaware Route 9, one-half mile northeast of the intersection of Route 9 and U.S. Route 113. Ample, free parking is available.
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Visit Dover Art League
21 W Loockerman St.
Downtown Dover, DE
W-Sat, 11 am - 4 pm
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Enough history for now, I must move on to my next post and update you on my recent soapmaking products
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