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The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route in the State of Delaware, 1781-1783: Project Historian, Robert A. Selig, Ph.D.

Updates to Wilmington’s historic Rockwood Museum and Park expand the understanding of its architectural and social importance in the mid-19th and early-20th centuries.

The historic Scott A.M.E. Zion Church has officially been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

State Historic Preservation Office Contact Information This document is a directory of who to contact in the State Historic Preservation Office. Protection of Historic Properties This section includes information about federal and state laws and regulations relating to preservation of historic properties, including working with Section 106, assessing visual effects and easement/covenant resources. Preservation Tax […]

Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit projects are taking place in every county in Delaware. This gallery is a sampling of the more than seventy-five projects that have received tax credits since the program was initiated in 2001. Click the thumbnail images for information on each project and a larger picture. For guidelines and other program […]

About the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Incentive Program The Federal Rehabilitation Tax Incentive Program for historic buildings has catalyzed the revitalization of downtowns and entire neighborhoods as well as the rehabilitation of individual landmarks. The program permits the owner of an income-producing historic building to seek an income-tax credit equal to 20% of the qualified rehabilitation […]

Home of the Delaware State Historic Preservation Office The Todd House, located at 15 The Green in Dover, was built in 1859 by Henry Todd. Mr. Todd owned the two brick buildings on the northeast side of the Green, now known as the Kirk and Short Buildings, for seventeen years. Both properties are listed in […]

Discovery of Forgotten Burials and Cemeteries What if you uncover or see remains that you think are human? First, leave them in place if at all possible. If you think the remains are recent in origin, perhaps due to accident or criminal action, notify the police (911) immediately. If not, call the Division of Historical […]

Learn more about historical preservation in the First State in this Q&A with Delaware’s Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer.