Blog Posts Archive

Division to sponsor nine special events, including four winter-holiday-themed activities, between Nov. 28, 2019 and Jan. 1, 2020.

American Association for State and Local History Survey seeks data on visitation to historic sites and organizations across the United States and Canada.

Gen. George Washington and the high command of the Continental Army held a council of war here on Sept. 6, 1777.

Dagsboro landmark was built in 1755 and named for the English prince who would later become King George III.

Built and opened in 1836, the Octagonal Schoolhouse is one of the earliest examples of a one-room school in Delaware.

The Research Center is a repository of information on historic properties within the state.

Workshop will explore archaeological prospection techniques at the site of Fort Casimir which was built by the Dutch in 1651.

Activities honor and celebrate women’s lives and historic achievements.

Program on the travel and vacation guidebook for people of color during the segregation era

Old lamp given a complete overall.

Vintage 1950s-era ice cream stand still dishing up soft serve.

Program explores Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior and discusses how they were practiced by subsequent American presidents together with their relevance to contemporary American politics.

Public meetings and online survey seek input on a plan to preserve and enhance the natural, cultural, historic, recreational resources and trails surrounding the Brandywine Creek in Delaware.

The deadline for submission of comments is Oct. 31, 2019.

Program explores the history of the Negro baseball leagues prior to Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier in the major leagues.

Day-long activities to be held at the Delaware Public Archives in Dover.