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On Sept. 18, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA)’s John Dickinson Plantation, in partnership with the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ), held a public town […]
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HCA’s Buena Vista recently hosted a celebration of life for New Castle’s Wayne “Phil” Proud. He was 85.
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U.S. Senator Chriss Coons and Ambassador to Australia Carolina Kennedy recently visited New Castle’s historic sites.
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Visit the Dover Public Library to check out some Dover-centric business artifacts temporarily on display through Spring 2025.
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The Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation will meet for its annual business meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
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The New Castle Court House Museum, one of the oldest courthouses in the country, has once again played host to court hearings.
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Visitors to the historic lighthouse in Fenwick Island may have noticed some significant upgrades over the last few years, the most recent of which include a facelift for the 165-year-old seaside structure.
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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.
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In recent years, the historic Buena Vista property in New Castle County has undergone a series of improvements, from thoughtful landscaping to a brand-new roof.
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Experience a “History Revival” at the Lewes Public Library this fall as a partnership with HCA’s Zwaanendael Museum brings a new series of programs focusing on the fascinating history of local food and drink.
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