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Whether it’s shipping or industry or a look at life of the past, take a step inside the original post office to view the diverse collection of objects tied to the city’s history.

Learn more about the history of a Sussex County church and the effort to list it as a National Historic Landmark.

Participate in First State Heritage Park’s 18th Century Market Fair Flickr Photo Contest in Eight Easy Steps:     STEP 1 Experience history and capture some memories at the First […]

Legislation passed in Congress in December 2014; awaiting President Obama’s signature.

The Isaacs and Sons cold storage building on Depot Street in Georgetown has been added to the National Register of Historic Places for its significance as one of Sussex County’s […]

Partnership between the division, First State National Historical Park and Kalmar Nyckel Foundation made re-opening possible.

First State National Historical Park site to offer tours and public programming.

The Friends of Prince George’s Chapel opens the historic Dagsboro museum to visitors.

The Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site have been recognized for their dedication as one of the 2024 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award honorees.

Trick-or-treaters invited to the governor’s home on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Gov. Carney will be the featured speaker for the annual meeting of the Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion.

Ceremony coincides with the announcement of a $71,500 grant for archaeological investigations at the New Castle site.

Funding will be used for repair of deteriorating mortar joints at the building’s gables and chimneys.

Activities will include tours of the home, games and crafts.

We wanted to mark the first day of spring by sharing some images of our historic sites in bloom across the state:   Hellebore at Buena Vista Conference Center Daffodils […]

Structure is an outstanding example of rural Methodist churches from the 19th century.