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Tour the homestead at the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site and learn about its role in American history.

Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site intends to use a generous semiquincentennial grant for structure rehabilitation and grounds improvements.

Due to high demand, program moved from Zwaanendael Museum to the Lewes Public Library.

Tent shows to showcase entertainment and the artists who brought it to life.

Archaeologist headed to new job at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland.

Communities across the state are aiming to preserve the legacy of Delaware’s DuPont Schools, which educated students of color during a time of racial segregation.

Position responsible for coordinating programming and visitor engagement at the State of Delaware’s museums and historic properties.

Thirty-one-year veteran works in the division’s Horticulture Team.

Public interest continues for British warship that sank off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798.

This summer, a new tour offered by the Zwaanendael Museum allowed Delaware locals and beach vacationers the opportunity to get a closer look at the HMS DeBraak. Over 100 people […]

Recitations to take place at 2 and 4 p.m.

By Chuck Fithian, HCA Curator of Archaeology 200 years have passed since the War of 1812, but few realize the dynamic role that the First State and its citizens played […]

By Chuck Fithian, HCA Curator of Archaeology The initial actions and campaigns of the war took place along the Canadian border and on the high seas. However, that would change […]

By Chuck Fithian, HCA Curator of Archaeology The year 1814 saw the inauguration of a new governor— Daniel Rodney of Lewes. Like his predecessor, he continued to oversee and maintain […]

With hundreds of thousands of historic artifacts to care for and display, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) is always looking for new ways to encourage public […]

Built in 1885, beacon is located in the harbor of Lewes, Del.