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After years of planning and hard work, the historic Weldin House on Philadelphia Pike is now open to the community once again.

Lecture abstracts for the annual Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium on April 5, 2025, will be accepted through March 3.

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) has released its 2024 annual report, which explores how the agency is preserving Delaware’s historical legacy by giving voice to diverse perspectives, telling different stories and reaching out to new visitors.

Dover Public Library Joshua Parker: The Godfather of Kent County Tuesday, February 4, 2025 6 p.m. Dover Public Library, 35 Loockerman Plaza Dover DE Joshua Parker was born in Dover […]

Oral histories project hopes to chronicle stories of former students, staff, communities Did you or a family member work at or attend the Nassau School 198-C in the historic Black […]

“Details in Delaware” is a history-informed collaboration between Kara A. Briggs, an architectural historian with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) State Historic Preservation Office, and Desiree […]

This January, Delaware’s lieutenant governor briefly served as its head of state. Learn more about this rare occurrence throughout history.

There are lots of new faces helping preserve and restore Delaware history. Learn more about some of HCA’s recent hires across the state.

The public is invited to a meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, to learn more about the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site Rehabilitation Project. The Jan. 14 meeting […]

Relive the beauty and wonder of the winter holidays through these photographs of decor at historic sites in Delaware.