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Dozens of Delawareans and visitors to Historic New Castle, including Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez and staff from the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs […]
This summer, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) is launching its long-awaited, new digital submission process for the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HPTC) program. This program […]
Architecture professionals visit New Castle Court House, John Dickinson Plantation This spring, for the first time since 1984, the Vernacular Architecture Forum hosted its annual conference in Delaware, bringing hundreds […]
On June 3, 2025, Independence Mall along Concord Pike in northern Delaware was listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its local significance associated with architecture and commerce. […]
Through a continued partnership with the Dover Public Library, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs has presented “Dog Years: Delaware Pups of the Past and Present.” Visit the […]
The State Historic Preservation Office will soon be updating Delaware’s Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, which relies on input from all stakeholders, including members of the general public. The Statewide Historic […]
On April 22, several members of the Mount Vernon staff came to John Dickinson Plantation to participate in smokehouse demonstrations, and candle-dipping demonstrations. Staff Member Christopher Merrill and Volunteer Helen […]
This spring, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs released its updated curation guidelines for archaeological items as another way to modernize the way the division cares for and […]
The Whitney Project performs June 6, 8 As part of their fifth anniversary celebrations, the Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site has again worked with The Whitney Project to perform […]
The Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church in Odessa served its community from the time it was founded in 1845 until 2015. Now, thanks to community support and grant funding, a nonprofit […]