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Events to be held at the Delaware History Museum and Friends Meeting House in Wilmington.

Dec. 14, 2015 event recognized people who made a difference in 2015.

HCA’s Buena Vista recently hosted a celebration of life for New Castle’s Wayne “Phil” Proud. He was 85.

Staff from HCA recently joined Flavor Flav and Grouchy Greg Watkins at the Delaware Art Museum at this year’s Hip Hop Cultural Summit.

In 1924, Alice Dunbar-Nelson wrote, “Delaware is a state of anomalies, of political and social contradictions.” Understanding the people and stories of the First State, whether in 1924, 2024, 1724, […]

We are excited to announce that the Delaware Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs has been selected to participate in the American Association of Museums‘ (AAM) Museum Assessment Program (MAP).  […]

Staff members with HCA have been recognized by their peers in recent months, including one who was named employee of the year.

HCA is proud to promote two members of our interpretive team to Site Supervisor positions at the Old State House and Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site. Gavin Malone is a life-long […]

Structure is an outstanding example of rural Methodist churches from the 19th century.

Make a lasting impact by volunteering for the Division in various positions across Delaware.

The division needs your input for its Strategic Plan Fiscal Year 2022–2026.

By Dave Holsten, interpreter at The Old State House For decades, visitors to The Old State House in Dover have passed by a regal walnut chair with curved lines and […]

Dozens of Delawareans and visitors to Historic New Castle, including Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez and staff from the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs […]

A little water and a matter of a few hours can revive the dried-out fibers of old, misshapen photos so they can return to their flat forms.

Eldon du Pont Homsey remembered for many years of service.

Event explored disaster preparedness and issues regarding elevating historic properties in flood-prone areas, as well as strategies for writing successful nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.