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Date Posted: Monday, February 17th, 2025

A little water and a matter of a few hours can revive the dried-out fibers of old, misshapen photos so they can return to their flat forms.


Date Posted: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

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


Date Posted: Monday, February 3rd, 2025

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


Date Posted: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

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.


Date Posted: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

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 […]


Date Posted: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

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 […]


Date Posted: Thursday, January 16th, 2025

“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 […]


Date Posted: Monday, January 13th, 2025

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


Date Posted: Monday, January 13th, 2025

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


Date Posted: Thursday, January 2nd, 2025

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 […]



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