Have you ever wanted to visit a truly timeless town right in Delaware? Well, visiting the Village of Arden is about as close to time travel as you can get! Step back into the early 1900s, when the community was founded, because not much has changed since then. One visit to Arden will show off the town’s charm.
The unique village of Arden was founded in 1900 by the renowned architect Will Price and famous sculptor Frank Stephens.
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Today, the town preserves their utopian ideals with gilds — clubs in which the residents participate to entertain the town and keep up the sense of close-knit community.
The Arden Club And yes, they spell it “gild.” The founders of Arden believed in simplified spelling.
The town’s gilds include the Shakespeare Gild, which performs perfect renditions of the Bard’s most famous plays in the Stephens Theater.
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The Arden Gild Hall is home to concerts, too — hosted by the concert gild! Both local and nationally touring musicians perform here in northern Delaware.
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The town shows off all of its history and culture each fall, at the Arden Fair.
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Children and adults of all ages love to see the local artisan-made crafts, performances, and entertainment!
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Visiting the town on a “Dinner Gild” night is a great way to meet the residents and learn about the town’s unique, timeless culture!
Facebook / Arden Dinner Gild Dinner is served on Saturdays at 6 p.m. sharp. They don’t meet in the summer, so plan a visit before the end of May! You can find the weekly menu on the Arden Club website, here. Be sure to make a reservation by the Thursday prior to your desired dinner to save your spot. Call (302) 792-7139 to save your spot. If you’re not a member of the Arden Club, your dinner will cost you $13, and if you’re over 21, you can even bring your own wine!Spending a day in Arden, exploring the town, its green space, and its shops, will give you plenty to talk about with the locals at dinner.
If you love these unique small towns in Delaware, you’ll want to embark on our Delaware Small Town Road Trip, where you’ll see the best of the state from New Castle to Sussex!
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The Arden Club
And yes, they spell it “gild.” The founders of Arden believed in simplified spelling.
Facebook / The Arden Shakespeare Gild
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Facebook / Arden Dinner Gild
Dinner is served on Saturdays at 6 p.m. sharp. They don’t meet in the summer, so plan a visit before the end of May! You can find the weekly menu on the Arden Club website, here. Be sure to make a reservation by the Thursday prior to your desired dinner to save your spot. Call (302) 792-7139 to save your spot. If you’re not a member of the Arden Club, your dinner will cost you $13, and if you’re over 21, you can even bring your own wine!Spending a day in Arden, exploring the town, its green space, and its shops, will give you plenty to talk about with the locals at dinner.
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