Please join us for the 9th annual History Book Festival, September 26, 27, and 28!
HBF is the only book festival dedicated to history through story, showcasing new historical fiction and narrative nonfiction from multiple subjects, eras, and voices. 95% of HBF’s 22 author presentations are free and open to all, drawing readers from 30 states and abroad to this singular event at the Delaware beaches in historic Lewes, dubbed “the first town in the first state.”
HBF authors also visit classrooms in Delaware, from preschool to college. HBF provides their books to schools, libraries, and community organizations, engaging and inspiring people of all ages to read, think, and talk about history.
As one of our 2023 authors, Zhuqing Li, described the event:
“You’ve so beautifully showcased that learning is indeed a celebration and gathering to learn from each other should be a festival...I engaged with individuals I might not otherwise have met. What a way to learn from each other and make sense of the world around us. It was an embrace of knowledge and humanity. If more people emulated this form of interaction—seeking understanding, compassion, and shared wisdom from collective human experiences—the world would indeed be a better place.”
Come “find your place in history” with us at the 2025 History Book Festival, celebrating a weekend of learning, inspiration, and community. We can’t wait to share this year’s stories with you!
Key Dates:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Friday’s Keynote Event sold out in record time. To be added to the waitlist, send us a note following the Connect menu above.
HBF eNews subscribers get early access to 2025 Keynote and Closing Event tickets on Tuesday, 6/24.
Keynote & Closing Events will be announced to the general public on Friday, July 11, if tickets remain.
The schedule of Saturday’s free author presentations will be available in early August.
HBF eNews re. volunteer sign-ups will arrive Tuesday, August 19.
HBF’s 2025 program booklet will arrive in mailboxes of Cape Gazette subscribers on Tuesday, September 9.
Keynote and Closing Event ticket holders will receive reminder emails with logistical details on Wednesday, September 24.
Keynote and Closing Event ticket holders will receive post-event emails, including book pick-up instructions for anyone who could not attend.
