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Students from the University of Delaware learning what it takes to develop plans for a historic site will be sharing their thoughts with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), its supporters, and its newsletter subscribers through a series of articles the students penned about their time spent proposing ideas for the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site near Newark.

Explore the interesting connection and historical roots of locally made quilts that are part of the state’s historic collections.

Work is ongoing to restore the exterior of historic Richardson Hall, HCA’s home in downtown Dover. Learn more about what’s been going on.

In accordance with Title 7 Delaware Code, Chapter 54, the Director of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, Department of State, hereby gives notice of the discovery of unmarked […]

Introduced to the market in 1959, the Barbie doll was the first toy aimed at girls that encouraged them to imagine women having careers, rather than just being mothers. Barbie […]

HCA is proud to promote two members of our interpretive team to Site Supervisor positions at the Old State House and Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site. Gavin Malone is a life-long […]

Young historians visited historic New Castle this summer to learn more about the area’s Revolutionary roots.

The Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation will hold its next public business meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024.

Visit the New Castle Court House Museum every Tuesday and Thursday in August to step back in time while sipping some tea during this year’s food- and drink-inspired “History Revival” series.

A class centered by the Cooch Homestead has offered one UD student a unique opportunity to explore their own fundraising future.