Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation
Final_February 2026_State Review Board_Minutes
Final_February 2026_State Review Board_Minutes
The Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation serves as the advisory body to the state historic preservation officer, the official appointed by the governor to oversee and implement the state's preservation policies in accordance with federal standards. As part of its responsibilities, the State Review Board evaluates historic properties for placement in the National […]
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In partnership with the Battell and Read Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, historian Dr. Frederick Magner will discuss the establishment of military medicine under George Washington, turning a neglected field into a self-reliant, credible force signaling medicine’s emergence from European dominance.
Visitors to the Old State House will have a chance to participate in quill pen demonstrations where they can try writing like people did in America’s early days.
Historic Site Interpreter Susan Emory will describe the lives and contributions of Martha Washington, Abigail Adams and Dolley Madison to the early years of the American Republic.
When Delaware declared its independence in 1776, it prompted a plethora of changes pertaining to its government and legal system. As the state grew and evolved, it reflected on crime and punishment in this new era. One crime that the new government reviewed was petit treason, which was treasonous acts committed against a person of […]
Demonstrations by the Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild. Program occurs during tours to explore fiber arts pursuits and may include spinning, weaving, knitting, and other historic handcrafts. Group meeting 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Dining Room.
Partnership with Delaware Historical Society, New Castle Public Library and New Castle Court House Museum. Come play a revolutionary inspired game of Dungeons and Dragons in a revolutionary era building. We will be running an adapted version of 5th edition at the Court House for all ages. Please read more and fill out the Delaware […]