Division museums closed; public encouraged to engage with Delaware history via social media
In accordance with Gov. Carney’s declaration of a state of emergency, the five museums administered by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs were closed beginning on March 24, 2020 and their programs postponed until further notice. The state of emergency was declared in order to safeguard public health and help control the spread of the coronavirus.
Although the museums are closed, staff members are continuing to work and will be providing opportunities for the public to engage with Delaware history from home via social media.
Go to the following for information about the museums and for ways to interact with museum staff:
John Dickinson Plantation, Dover
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDickinsonPlantation
Telephone: 302-739-3277
E-mail: gloria.henry@delaware.gov
Johnson Victrola Museum, Dover
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnsonVictrolaMuseum
Telephone: 302-739-3262
E-mail: nena.todd@delaware.gov
New Castle Court House Museum
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewCastleCourtHouse
Telephone: 302-323-4453
E-mail: cynthia.snyder@delaware.gov
The Old State House, Dover
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoldstatehouse
Telephone: 302-744-5404
E-mail: nena.todd@delaware.gov
Zwaanendael Museum, Lewes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zwaanendael
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zwaanendaelmuseum/
Telephone: 302-645-1148
E-mail: bridget.warner@delaware.gov
Gov. Carney’s state of emergency also applies to the Buena Vista conference center and other State-owned historical sites managed in partnership with community organizations.
