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Decorations presented in conjunction with the Lewes Lights event.

Delaware’s Atlantic Ocean resorts offer a wide variety of historical attractions including Swanendael, the site of Delaware’s first European settlement.

Students from the University of Delaware learning what it takes to develop plans for a historic site will be sharing their thoughts with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), its supporters, and its newsletter subscribers through a series of articles the students penned about their time spent proposing ideas for the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site near Newark.

Fourteen-year veteran most recently served as an accounting specialist.

The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs thanks its many past and present volunteers for their substantial impact to preserving and interpreting Delaware history.

For the past three decades, the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site has been among several along the Christina River and its tributaries where volunteers annually help clean up the local waterways! Join this year’s effort on Saturday, April 2.

Four long-time employees of the division have announced their retirement. Join us in celebrating their stories and contributions.

The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs raised over $1,000 for multiple nonprofit organizations during the 2024 State Employees’ Charitable Campaign. Find out how!

Join the Division in welcoming its newest staff members, who bring a wealth of experience in working with the public, historic sites, programs and more.

There are lots of new faces helping preserve and restore Delaware history. Learn more about some of HCA’s recent hires across the state.

Please join the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs in welcoming its newest staff members.

Join the Division in welcoming its newest staff members, who bring a wealth of experience in working with the public and historic sites.

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

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

During the Jim Crow era, an annual travel guide for the African American community helped readers find places to eat and sleep. In Delaware, 17 properties are listed statewide. Read on to learn more about the importance of the Delaware Green Book.

Written by Amanda Svehla When I began my internship with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, I was not quite sure what to expect. Certainly, I knew that […]