Blog Posts Archive

Historic Smyrna site was hit by Tropical Storm Isaias on Aug. 4, 2020.

Explore the New Castle Green and stories of the HMS DeBraak shipwreck this spring and summer to learn more about the history of the waterside spaces and the structures surrounding […]

Three-part series explores America’s second war with Great Britain.

Beginning on July 20, 2013, C-SPAN, the public-affairs television network, will be posting 13 television segments on its website featuring the literary life and history of Delaware’s capital city of […]

Johnson Victrola Museum volunteer Jim Schilling leaves after nine years of service.

We strive to practice inclusive history. History is not a series of one-sided, happy stories. It is a combination of uncomfortable truths, differing perspectives, and difficult narratives. At the John […]

Welcome to the official blog of Delaware’s Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs. This inaugural post is a special milestone in the division’s current “Point and Click” initiative, which aims […]

Audio programs explore a wide variety of topics related to Delaware history and the programs and services of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.

After years of planning and hard work, the historic Weldin House on Philadelphia Pike is now open to the community once again.

Division holds all-staff meeting on Sept. 30, 2019.

Do you love Delaware history? If you’ve ever considered working in the field, a job, internship or volunteering opportunity with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs may be the perfect fit for you!

American Vulcanized Fibre Company was the oldest-known, consolidated-commercial, manufacturer of vulcanized fibre in the world.

Wilmington’s Compton Park Apartments, built as part of an urban renewal project in the 1960s, are now officially in the National Register.

Event features a professional artist who will provide each guest with step-by-step instruction in creating two, hand-painted wine glasses utilizing the “Spring Flower!” design.

Second annual contest challenged amateur photographers to submit images of what makes Delaware’s first capital city unique.

Contest challenged amateur photographers to submit images of what makes Delaware’s first capital city unique.