Friends of Delaware's Gambrinus Statue

10/23/2026

BURIED BREW TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

Buried Brew: B**r & Brewing in 17th-Century New Amstel takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026, in historic Old New Castle. Travel back to the 1600s as we uncover the forgotten b**r and brewing history of the Dutch colony of New Amstel—today’s New Castle, Delaware.

This intimate experience features a guided one-mile walking tour through Old New Castle, followed by a historically inspired b**r tasting and light fare at Jessop’s Tavern. With fewer than 25 guests participating, Buried Brew offers a unique opportunity to experience Delaware’s earliest brewing history in the places where it actually happened.

🎟️ ONLY 10 TICKETS REMAIN — DON’T WAIT!
📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–approximately 2:30 p.m.
📍 Historic Old New Castle, Delaware
🎟️ $80 per person

Proceeds from Buried Brew support Restore the King, our campaign to restore Delaware’s historic King Gambrinus statue and preserve an important piece of the First State’s brewing heritage.

🍻 Reserve your place today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/buried-brew--2026

Once these 10 tickets are gone, Buried Brew is sold out—so reserve yours today and join us as we raise a glass to Delaware b**r history.

PROOST!

Long before it was New Castle—and long before there was a Delaware—the town along the Delaware River was the Dutch settlement of New Amstel. And b**r was an…

09/30/2026

BURIED BREW TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

Only 14 tickets are available for public sale, so if you’d like to join us, we encourage you to act quickly!

Buried Brew: B**r & Brewing in 17th-Century New Amstel takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026, in historic Old New Castle. Travel back to the 1600s as we uncover the forgotten b**r and brewing history of the Dutch colony of New Amstel—today’s New Castle, Delaware.

This intimate experience features a guided one-mile walking tour through Old New Castle, followed by a historically inspired b**r tasting and light fare at Jessop’s Tavern. With fewer than 25 guests participating, Buried Brew offers a unique opportunity to experience Delaware’s earliest brewing history in the places where it actually happened.

🎟️ ONLY 14 TICKETS AVAILABLE — DON’T WAIT!

📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
⏰ 11:30 a.m.–approximately 2:30 p.m.
📍 Historic Old New Castle, Delaware
🎟️ $80 per person

Proceeds from Buried Brew support Restore the King, our campaign to restore Delaware’s historic King Gambrinus statue and preserve an important piece of the First State’s brewing heritage.

🍻 Reserve your place today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/buried-brew--2026

Once these 14 tickets are gone, Buried Brew is sold out—so reserve yours today and join us as we raise a glass to Delaware b**r history.

PROOST! 🍻

Long before it was New Castle—and long before there was a Delaware—the town along the Delaware River was the Dutch settlement of New Amstel. And b**r was an…

09/03/2026

Our story is told in the latest issue of "B**r Cans & Brewery Collectibles" magazine (Sep / Oct 2026 issue).

Thanks so much to the magazine for the coverage.

06/28/2026

The Friends of Gambrinus are proud to once again be participating in Delaware's premiere and long-running craft beverage festival, the Historic Odessa Brewfest.

The 2026 event takes place on Saturday, 9/12. Get your tickets at the link below.

Tickets are go on sale June 1 for the 2026 Odessa Brewfest, and can be purchased online up to the day of the event.

05/07/2026

King Gambrinus disappeared from public display in Albany, NY in 1972 (see Comments below). Might Nipper face a similar fate?

Albany residents love Nipper, a giant dog statue perched atop a warehouse for nearly seven decades. This 28-foot statue depicting the famous RCA dog listening to a phonograph has become a local icon.

04/18/2026

Here's an interesting public monument story. Notice that the Hermann statue has a stance similar to our King Gambrinus--only Hermann is holding his sword skyward, while King G casts his goblet!

New Ulm needs to repair and restore its crumbling yet iconic 102-foot high Hermann the German monument. The estimated cost is steep: $11.6 million.

04/18/2026

We’re honored to share an exciting milestone in the Restore the King campaign.

Thanks to the generosity, passion, and belief of our supporters, we have officially surpassed the halfway point of our initial $100,000 fundraising goal for statue restoration. This is more than just a number—it’s a powerful sign that this project matters, and that together, we are bringing history back to life.

As we continue this journey, the next phase is critical. In the coming months, we will be working closely with conservation specialists to refine our restoration plan and develop the most accurate cost estimates based on the progress we've already made. We'll be certain to keep you posted.

To those who have already contributed: thank you. Your support is making this possible.

To those considering joining us: now is the moment. With your help, we can carry Restore the King across the finish line and ensure that this piece of Delaware history stands strong for generations to come.

Every step brings us closer to ensuring this sculpture is preserved with the care and respect it deserves. Together, we can see the Restore the King project through. See www.restoretheking.com for more information on the project's progress and how to contribute.

04/09/2026

Here's an interesting piece about a statue replacement from the company, Direct Dimensions, who helped us with our laser scanning and 3D modeling project. The Flora statue project shares many of the same techniques employed for our Restore the King project.

When Tropical Storm Helene struck Asheville, North Carolina in 2024, the statue of Flora on the South Terrace of Biltmore House was damaged beyond repair and required full replacement. The sculpture was a terra-cotta recreation of a work by French sculptor Antoine Coysevox. Fortunately, an identical...