Red-Haired Rosie and the Boy

Want some more information on the Haunted Arsenal ? There's an awesome book written by "Haunted Delaware" By Patricia A. Martinelli. Don't want to buy it ? No prob go to Google Book search and type in Haunted Delaware. Pages 15 and 16 are all about Red Haired Rosie and the Boy ~ two of the spirits that haunt the The Arsenal at Old New Castle. Or click the link below :
http://books.google.com/books?id=-OtF1_gxW08C&pg=PA15&lpg=PA15&dq=the+arsenal+at+old+new+castle+haunted&source=bl&ots=hkMbVjlA65&sig=-JicXB-8uqIU4SDCHTUlpLAI4HM&hl=en&ei=TvjQSdqdD-TflQeqt9TrCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result

Is the Arsenal Haunted ?

In 1831 after a severe fire at Fort Delaware, The Arsenal at Old New Castle was used to house all of the troops that had to be relocated from the fort until 1832 when it served as a hospital during a cholera epidemic. During this epidemic as many as 22 people died and were buried in the basement of the Arsenal. Through all of it's remodelizations, only 18 of the 22 bodies were recovered leaving 4 bodies at unrest. It is believed that these are the spirits that frequent the Arsenal today.

The Arsenal is part of Old New Castle's Annual "Hauntings in History" Ghost Tours. New Castle's favorite Haunted tours. This is the only tour that brings you inside of many of New Castle's most haunted houses - including the 1738 Amstel House, and the 1812 Arsenal. After exploring the haunted houses, people are off to explore New Castle's streets, alleys - even an 18th century burying ground located directly next to the Arsenal. Tourists are told macabre tales of the supernatural, and discover bygone customs and superstitions surrounding death and burial practices. If you're lucky, maybe you'll have your own spiritual encounter while attending the wedding !!

The Arsenal at Old New Castle

~The Arsenal at Old New Castle will host our Wicked Wedding and our Haunted Reception~

The Arsenal was erected between 1809 and early 1811 as the threat of war with England became imminent. The original structure was one story high and had arched wagon entrances at both ends of the building. The Arsenal remained an ideal location for ordnance supply storage until the late 1820's.In 1831 after a severe fire at Fort Delaware, it was used to house all of the troops that had to be relocated from the fort until 1832 when it served as a hospital during a cholera epidemic. In 1843, the townspeople voted to allow the Arsenal to remain standing "provided that the Arsenal shall never in any case be used for the storage of gun powder, nor for the quartering of troops without the express consent of the inhabitants of the town." In 1852, the Arsenal began its new life as a school, the second floor and cupola were added and the Arsenal became known as the New Castle High School until 1930. In 1936, the Arsenal was remodeled again in the spirit of the Nineteenth Century. The 1852 cupola was replaced with one that was more appropriate to the "colonial" character of the town and the marble "Eagle and Cannon" bas-relief, representing strength and vigilance, was moved from the north wall to the south wall. It then served as an elementary school until the 1950's at which time it became property of the state of Delaware. In 1963, the Arsenal was leased as a restaurant, which brings us to its current use as a spirited historic landmark restaurant serving traditional American fare with European influences.

The Arsenal is located at:

30 Market StNew Castle, DE 19720

(302) 328-1290

http://www.arsenal1812.com/

Our Wedding Party

Curious as to whose walking down the aisle with us? We chose our nearest and dearest and are to grateful to have them sahre this day with us. Thank you so much for saying YES !!!

Maid of Honor
Rebekah Nuttall ~ Bride's Sister

Best Man
Rob Hines ~ Groom's Best Friend

Bridesmaids
Christina Personti ~ Bride's Cousin
Melissa Aronson ~ Bride's Cousin
Samantha Aronson ~ Bride's Cousin
Courtney Turner ~ Groom's Sister
Jennifer Personti ~ Bride's Cousin
Elise Fawcett ~ Bride's Cousin
Valarie Personti ~ Bride's Cousin

Groomsmen

TJ ~ Groom's Friend

Derek ~ Groom's Friend

Rusty Hines ~ Groom's Friend
Shawn Turner ~ Groom's Brother-In-Law

Erik Aronson ~ Bride's Cousin

Joshua Winner ~ Bride's Friend

John ~ Groom's Friend

Jr. Bridesmaid
Sabrina Tjaden ~ Daughter

Flowergirls
Gabriella ~ Daughter
Abbi ~ Neice

Ring Bearers
Vincenza ~ Daughter
Joshua ~ Son

Save The Date

Save the Date For Our Wicked Halloween Themed Wedding on All Hallow's Eve, 2009

Thanks to Violet Bruises for creating those super cute Save the Date magnets for me! I created this blog to serve as a source of information for all those invited and involved, as well as anyone else who is planning a halloween (or any) wedding! I am going to provide lots of information on a regular basis, all without spoiling any suprises. You can expect to have a fantastic time at our wedding. We have planned everything from caldron's to fortune tellers. Our reception will be a costume reception so start looking for the perfect ensamble! If you have questions or need more info don't hesitate to contact me at dpersonti@gmail.com. Get Excited !!!