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New research finds history of a painting once plundered by Nazis in WWII in the State of Delaware’s museum collection.

This 1976 limited-edition print series explores the notion of independence for America’s Bicentennial.

A new collection shared by Wilmington mother-daughter duo DeShanna and Trinity Neal helps shines light on the fight for transgender rights in Delaware.

New research has further identified an unknown African American couple’s portrait from the Collections Program.

As a participant in the DuPont Colored School Oral History Project, these personal objects commemorate her education career during the mid-20th century in Kent County.

Portrait of Delaware’s first lady from 1820 to 1821 features several visual codes that indicate her role and social status to contemporary viewers.

The division currently curates approximately 100,000 objects in the State of Delaware’s Historic Collection, among them, a child’s ladybug costume dated to 1974.

This small collection of objects is symbolic of Kathy Carpenter’s life and the LGBTQ+ community in Sussex County, Delaware.

Recently accessioned collections items reflect the calls for racial justice that surged across the nation in 2020.

Delaware State Senator Marie Pinkney’s historic moment in politics is commemorated by a small collection of objects that represent her personal process and drive as senator since 2020.

Explore the interesting connection and historical roots of locally made quilts that are part of the state’s historic collections.

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) welcomed six collegiate students to learn alongside professional staff during summer internships. From May until August, students conducted research projects at […]

Website and public programs celebrate Dickinson’s pivotal role in setting the stage for the American Revolution.

Avery’s Rest contains archaeological evidence of 17th century and early 18th century colonial occupation. The due date for submission of proposals has been extended to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

Efforts to expand The Plantation Stories Project, which aims to capture the stories of African American people who were oppressed and marginalized at the John Dickinson Plantation, continue.

Major renovations to the granary and carriage house at the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site are nearing an end as the public is invited to inform next steps in the site’s latest revolution during an Aug. 28 virtual public meeting.