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In 1924, Alice Dunbar-Nelson wrote, “Delaware is a state of anomalies, of political and social contradictions.” Understanding the people and stories of the First State, whether in 1924, 2024, 1724, […]

A new online database from Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site is launching this fall. The Bridging Histories Project: African American Database at Cooch’s Bridge is the start of efforts to share […]

On July 25, 2025, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) lost a friend and beloved colleague, Leoné Cahill-Krout.  Leoné joined HCA in January 2024 as a part-time […]

This summer, a new tour offered by the Zwaanendael Museum allowed Delaware locals and beach vacationers the opportunity to get a closer look at the HMS DeBraak. Over 100 people […]

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) was honored to host the Delaware Museum Association for its end-of-summer meeting this year. The event was held at the Center […]

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) welcomed six collegiate students to learn alongside professional staff during summer internships. From May until August, students conducted research projects at […]

The Delaware Art Museum will host the third annual Hip Hop Cultural Summit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. This year’s summit will highlight the history […]

The Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation will hold its annual business meeting from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at the Delaware Division of […]

The State Historic Preservation Office invites the public to join in a conversation about historic preservation issues in Delaware.  The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17, […]

Due to legislative and operational changes, the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is proposing changes to the regulations pertaining to the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. A copy […]