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A group of Loyalists held firm to their status as British subjects, resisting and undermining the call for revolution, which left them in a compromised position at the end of […]

The New Castle Court House Museum, which is owned and operated by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, invites visitors to travel back in time this August, Thursdays 7-8 […]

Historic Preservation Tax Credits have been highly successful in promoting the rehabilitation of historic properties throughout the state, serving to preserve the past while simultaneously creating jobs and promoting economic […]

As part of the First State Historical Park program, Woodburn Hall, the Governor’s Mansion, offers special programs on the first Saturday of every month.  On those First Saturdays in the […]

Imagine a time when only white, male landowners could vote.  Such was the case in 1700s Delaware, when only those few who were granted the right could visit courthouses, not […]

The House of Wing Wah was an excellent example of vernacular roadside architecture, buildings designed and constructed to serve travelers; specifically characterized by their unique, eye-catching and sometimes whimsical designs. […]

An expert in American history and historic archaeology, Alice H. Guerrant joined the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs in 1980. Her work included archaeological investigations, historical research, and […]

Bridget Frias is promoted to the position of Deputy Director at HCA.  In this leadership role she will support Director Suzanne Savery, in all aspects of the agency’s operations.  Ms. […]

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce that the Bank of Delaware Building, located on Delaware Avenue in downtown Wilmington, was listed in the National […]

Months of intensive research into the building on the map, by staff at the New Castle Court House Museum, shed light on the story of a man believed to be […]