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Tweed's Tavern
This historic building was built around 1790 and was one of the local taverns in the area, providing an essential service to early travelers who needed not only a place to sleep overnight, but also a warm meal. It was moved and rebuilt with historic accuracy in partnership with DelDOT and Preservation Delaware in the year 1999 and was the reason for creating the Hockessin Historical Society. It provides a small meeting room and also a detailed kitchen with stove and parlor with period furnishings for tour groups to see and learn about the lifestyle of early settlers and travelers. Position Title
Tweed's Tavern Meeting Room
More rustic, but completely private and intimate for smaller group meetings. No kitchen or restroom facilities, but restrooms can be provided by the museum nextdoor. A step back in time for a truely unique meeting experience.
Lamborn Library - Old Public School #29
This historic building dating from 1893 had a second floor addition built in 1930. It was called Hockessin Consolidated School #29 and more recently served as the Hockessin Library. It has a meeting room for up to 50 people and a private parking lot for 20 vehicles. Including a kitchen, restroom, and air conditioning, this space provides modern conveniences in one of the most historic school houses in Delaware. We are proud to have been gifted this building in 2014 and we make this building available free of charge for nonprofit group meetings and educational purposes.
Lamborn Library Meeting Room
First floor meeting space with large oval table. A few padded armchairs and additional chairs for overflow. Air conditioned. Kitchen and restroom. Private parking for 20 vehicles.
Hockessin Museum at Tweed's
This modern building was constructed in 2016 to provide a museum for sharing Hockessin's rich history and an educational meeting space. It includes a downstairs meeting area for up to 50 people, public parking, a kitchen, and restroom. The top floor has displays including many photographs and artifacts and highlights Native American culture, early transportation, farming, and industry in the area. We have a special section devoted to the Underground Railroad in the area. Available for free to local nonprofit groups and for school tours. This is a truly unique museum.
Hockessin Museum Meeting Room
Recently constructed. Provides meeting space for 50 people. Complete with restroom, small kitchen and microwave. Ample parking.

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