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Division volunteer honored for her efforts in saving the William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.

Old New Castle comes alive May 21 with tours of historical estates, colonial craftsmen, historical reenactments and tours of tall ships.

Over the last year, the division has collected information about some of Delaware’s impactful LGBTQ+ stories throughout history. Take a sneak peek of what the project has in store by learning more about a new resource launched this month.

Spotlighting the Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware, events will include music, drumming, dancing, crafts and lectures.

This June, the Division is celebrating Pride month by diving deeper into LGBTQ+ history. What we’ve learned will soon be shared with the public through a new digital platform celebrating this important part of Delaware’s history.

A call to celebrate Delaware’s rich history through photographs was answered by some talented local photographers in this year’s contest.

Delaware historic sites reflect and look forward in honor of Juneteenth 2023.

Nena Todd, who led a beautifully impactful life in addition to a long-term tenure working for HCA, will be remembered for a legacy of sharing diverse traditions and storytelling.

Event to take place on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 in Smyrna, Del.

The Dauneport property, a collaboration of two women in the early 1900s, has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Exhibit examines the 17th-century struggle for control of New Castle, Del. by the Dutch, Swedes and English.

Five properties and one historic district were listed in 2017.

Beginning in July 2013, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs began the process of simplifying the design of its e-newsletter to make it more compatible with hand-held computing devices such as smart phones and tablets. During the first phase of the transition process which will begin with the August 2013 edition, newsletter articles […]

How the work of the division’s Race and Equity Committee informs the practice of history.

Long-time Business Administration supervisor to serve as controller of the new Delaware Department of Human Resources.

Hall had served as a historic-site interpreter for the division since 2011.