News Posts:
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is pleased to share the announcement of a $5.4 million commitment from the National Park Service to rehabilitate the historic Sheriff’s House at First State National Historical Park.
Board to review National Register nomination for Robert Mitchell House in Hockessin, Del.
Five of the month’s six events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the Black community has made to the culture and history of the United States.
Candle-making, merry-making and reliving history filled this fall and winter. If you missed our events, mark your calendar for next year!
After many challenging months, volunteers are finding ways to safely help preserve and share Delaware history.
About two years ago, researchers began a focused search for all who lived at the John Dickinson Plantation. In some cases, those forgotten figures chose to live on the property. Others had no choice. Now, researchers have a list of historical names.
This January, communities across the country will celebrate an annual day of service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. HCA historic sites and museums will be collecting donated items for local charities in commemoration.
Work is underway to restore the Weldin House in Wilmington. Find out what HCA has planned.
A $5,000 grant will support HCA’s work with the descendant community at the John Dickinson Plantation.
“Recapturing Black Beaches: A Shared Story Project” is an oral history initiative designed to memorialize and uplift stories of what it has been like to recreate at Delaware’s beaches as a person of color throughout history.