Blog Posts Archive

Museums closed on March 24, 2020 in response to the coronavirus state of emergency.

Resumption of hours in keeping with Gov. John Carney’s lifting of the COVID-19 state of emergency on July 13, 2021.

Longtime volunteer facilitated the donation of the William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection to the State of Delaware.

Social-studies teacher, principal, librarian and collector helped bring history alive.

Stickel served at The Old State House and the Delaware Archaeology Museum in Dover between 2002 and 2013.

Messina worked at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 1980s and 90s.

Fourteen-year division veteran died on Feb. 15, 2018.

Tours taking place through Sept. 26, 2019.

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) has released its 2024 annual report, which explores how the agency is preserving Delaware’s historical legacy by giving voice to diverse perspectives, telling different stories and reaching out to new visitors.

Due to legislative and operational changes, the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is proposing changes to the regulations pertaining to the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. A copy […]

After 17 years as Division Director, the agency says farewell to Tim Slavin and welcomes Suzanne Savery into a new leadership role as of July 1. Learn more about their legacy and passion for history and preservation.

Join the division in welcoming its newest staff members, who bring a passion for history and a wealth of experience working with historic sites.

Social distancing recommended in response to state of emergency.

Three history majors in the University of Delaware’s E. Lyman Stewart Internship Program worked for the division during the summer of 2021.

Find out how the State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program supported preservation efforts and incentives throughout Delaware in 2021.

Cards evoke the experiences that visitors can expect when they visit these iconic places in Delaware history.