Blog Posts Archive

Visit Lewes every Friday and Saturday in September for a new look at southern Delaware’s maritime history, thanks to a series of programming presented by the Zwaanendael Museum and Lewes Public Library.

Residents and researchers can access the web-based mapping system known as CHRIS to explore Delaware’s historic places and National Register nominations over the years.

The Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site takes a step toward the future with expanded website and social media presence.

This spring, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs released its updated curation guidelines for archaeological items as another way to modernize the way the division cares for and […]

Whether it’s shipping or industry or a look at life of the past, take a step inside the original post office to view the diverse collection of objects tied to the city’s history.

A story map chronicling dozens of early 20th century schools built for African American and Native American students in Delaware is now available for the public to explore.

Learn more about the history of a Sussex County church and the effort to list it as a National Historic Landmark.

By Madeline Dunn, Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ historian and National Register of Historic Places coordinator

Program encourages students to study the U.S. Constitution and Delaware’s role in its creation.

Chickens aren’t native to this region, and yet they outnumber human residents by 200-to-1 over the course of any given year. From mascots to political campaigns, and farms to festivals, […]

Participate in First State Heritage Park’s 18th Century Market Fair Flickr Photo Contest in Eight Easy Steps:     STEP 1 Experience history and capture some memories at the First […]

The New Castle Court House Museum and First State National Historical Park recently hosted a naturalization ceremony for 20 people from 12 different countries.

Public scoping-meeting to take place on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 at the New Castle Court House Museum.

Legislation passed in Congress in December 2014; awaiting President Obama’s signature.

From Sept. 2-6, 2025, the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes will host a week-long food drive in honor of National Food Bank Day. National Food Bank Day, held on Sept. 5 […]

Find out what it takes to preserve artifacts with environmental controls, maintenance and continuous monitoring as climate conditions change.