Our Keynote and Closing Event authors will be announced to the general public on Friday, July 11. HBF’s eNews subscribers get advance access to tickets in June, as well as any low-ticket alerts. Sign up today!

Please join us for the 9th annual History Book Festival, September 26, 27, and 28!
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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, providing an engaging way to inspire readers of all ages to love and appreciate 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:

  • 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.

  • Volunteer sign-ups will begin after the schedule is released.

  • HBF’s 2025 program booklet will arrive in mailboxes of Cape Gazette subscribers on Friday, September 19.