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Abbott’s Mill is located two miles southwest of Milford. The mill was added to the National Register on May 17, 1979. Milling was once a major part of the agricultural economy in Delaware. Anywhere that it was possible, a mill existed because grains such as wheat and corn were the chief crops. It has survived […]
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The materials linked to this page provide guidance on how to carry out and report on architectural and archaeological surveys in Delaware. What is a survey? Survey is the physical search for and recording of historic buildings, structures, archaeological sites and other types of cultural resources. Survey includes background research, fieldwork and writing reports. Fieldwork […]
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Cemeteries are essential elements of societies’ collective history, providing fascinating insight into past burial customs, religious beliefs, cultural and ethnic influences, community origins and development, and landscape design principles. Although virtually every remnant from the beginnings of a town or city may be lost, cemeteries often remain as some of the last tangible links to […]
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Local governments that recognize the importance of historic preservation and its role in creating sustainable, economically-viable communities are encouraged to pursue Certified Local Government (CLG) status. The CLG Program strengthens preservation efforts at the local-level by providing technical and financial assistance, while encouraging successful preservation programs and practices. As part of the nationwide CLG Program, […]
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Efforts to expand The Plantation Stories Project, which aims to capture the stories of African American people who were oppressed and marginalized at the John Dickinson Plantation, continue.
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CHRIS is a web-based geographic information mapping system developed to provide information on historic properties in Delaware and to assist with project and historic preservation planning. It includes a variety of features and information on Delaware’s historic and cultural resources. These resources include: National Historic Landmarks Buildings, sites and districts listed in the National Register […]
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Overview Delaware’s Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program assists in preserving and rehabilitating historic buildings throughout Delaware. Applicants may be eligible for tax credits for rehabilitation work on properties that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, or are certified as contributing to a listed historic district. The rehabilitation work must meet the Secretary […]
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The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, set up the federal-state partnership program in historic preservation. It requires that each state maintain a qualified State Review Board as the advisory body to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). The SHPO is the state official appointed by the governor to oversee and implement the […]
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During the meeting, the Review Board will consider the amended nomination of the Rockwood Estate Historic District for submission to the National Park Service for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
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The Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation will hold its annual business meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 19.
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Symposium shares information on archaeological investigations, historical research and artifacts.
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Social distancing recommended in response to state of emergency.
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Find out how the State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program supported preservation efforts and incentives throughout Delaware in 2021.
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A recent survey by the Division and its partners have revealed the history of Delaware’s dozens of DuPont Schools. Now a new story map will help bring them to life.
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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.
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Learn more about the history of a Sussex County church and the effort to list it as a National Historic Landmark.
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