Blog Posts Archive

New digital feature highlights local music and historic sites across the First State.

Calendar provides comprehensive, long-term listings of programs taking place at the division’s five museums, and at the Buena Vista Conference Center.

Lib Lynch and Carol Cutbill served at the Zwaanendael Museum for many years.

Historical interpreter served at the New Castle Court House Museum for 10 years.

Former historic-site interpreter served at The Old State House for nearly 10 years.

Longtime leader in Delaware’s archaeological community passed away on June 3, 2018.

The division celebrates the life and legacy of former New Castle Court House Museum lead interpreter Brian Cannon, who passed away this July.

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs mourns the loss of our colleague and friend, Ed Gillespie. We ask that you keep Ed and his family in your thoughts and […]

Roth worked as an historic-site interpreter at the Zwaanendael Museum and as an all-around handyman for the CARE Team.

Employee known for conducting highly entertaining site tours and for excelling at all forms of period demonstrations.

Employee known for his ability to make history fun.

Beloved Johnson Victrola Museum volunteer passed away in January 2023.

On July 25, 2025, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) lost a friend and beloved colleague, Leoné Cahill-Krout.  Leoné joined HCA in January 2024 as a part-time […]

Visitation guidelines in keeping with Gov. Carney’s Phase II reopening of the state.

Museums closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

New Castle Court House Museum, the Johnson Victrola Museum, The Old State House, the John Dickinson Plantation and the Zwaanendael Museum closed for the holiday.