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A class centered by the Cooch Homestead has offered one UD student a unique opportunity to explore their own fundraising future.

Highlights include programs on African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, the evolution of Black recorded music and African-American archaeology in Delaware.

Staff with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs recently went waterside and took a trip to the Delaware Breakwater Lighthouse to explore a new possible partnership. A collaborative […]

In recent years, the historic Buena Vista property in New Castle County has undergone a series of improvements, from thoughtful landscaping to a brand-new roof.

Kaitlyn Dykes, formerly lead interpreter at the Zwaanendael Museum, will serve as the first site manager for the Cooch’s Bridge property, the site of the state’s only Revolutionary War battle. She takes the helm as the Division hopes to enhance the public’s access and understanding of all aspects of this historic site.

Visitors to the historic lighthouse in Fenwick Island may have noticed some significant upgrades over the last few years, the most recent of which include a facelift for the 165-year-old seaside structure.

Archaeological investigation seeks to find evidence of the fort originally built by Dutch settlers in 1651.

By Alice Guerrant, Historic Archaeologist Have you been on The Green in Dover lately? The east side has mounds of dirt, equipment running around, and a lot of construction going […]

Historic property leased to the historical society by the division.

On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., The Old State House, located at 25 The Green in Dover, Del., will offer a multi-media presentation by historic-site interpreter Tom Welch […]

There are thousands of artifacts in Delaware’s Historic Collections, and including some that tell the many different lives of Wilmington’s own Brandywine Springs.

Free one-day-only affair showcases one of Delaware’s most historic estates.

Event to feature decorations and children’s craft activities, plus self-guided tours of the home and refreshments.

Buena Vista Conference Center, a set on Flickr. The Buena Vista campus was just too beautiful to keep to ourselves last week. We thought we’d spread some of the love […]

Outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food.

Many of Delaware’s historic sites have political connections, including as polling places in the past and today.