Media Roundup
An archive of Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs preservation and Delaware history-related articles in the media:
American Countryside Podcast
Interviews about the Zwaanendael Museum with Site Supervisor Devon Filicicchia
Former Georgetown whipping post now on dispaly at Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
Delaware News Journal – August 20, 2024
This article covers the journey of a whipping post once on public display in Georgetown, Delaware.
Historic Nassau School open house aims to preserve local history
WRDE – July 25, 2024
Delaware Preservation Fund announces 24 grants
Bay to Bay News — July 8, 2024
This article makes mention of a $50,000 contribution HCA made to the grant, allowing it to reach a wider range of beneficiaries this year.
Nanticoke Indian Tribe to host 46th Annual Powwow Sept. 7-8
Cape Gazette — July 7, 2024
HCA is a proud sponsor of the Nanticoke Tribe’s Annual Powwow, as mentioned in this article.
Foundation’s work benefits so many in Milton
Cape Gazette — June 28, 2024
This article references HCA’s work with the Milton Community Foundation.
‘It needs to be told’: Researchers working to spotlight stories of those enslaved at Cooch’s Bridge
Newark Post — June 19, 2024
This local coverage of the annual Juneteenth event at Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site includes an interview with historic interpreter Calvina Perry.
Gay pride resolution passes Delaware General Assembly
Daily State News — June 19, 2024
This article includes references to HCA’s LGBTQ+ history project.
Dover Comic Con 2024 shines across the city
Daily State News — June 9, 2024
This year, The Old State House hosted panelists for the city’s 2024 Comic Con, as is mentioned in this news article.
Milford Museum program to focus on Rosedale Beach June 8
Cape Gazette — June 5, 2024
The Milford Museum continues its American History Series with guest speaker Tamara R. Burks, a former HCA interpreter, who will present a program about Rosedale Beach.
Pride Month 2024: History and events to check out in Delaware
Delaware Online/The News Journal — May 30, 2024
This statewide round-up highlights the launch of HCA’s digital LGBTQ+ history project.
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs unveils new Delaware LGBTQ+ history website
Delaware Public Media — May 28, 2024
A local radio station interviews HCA Engagement and Collections Manager Meg Hutchins about the new Delaware LGBTQ+ history website.
Students at Dover school remember World War II pilot with request for ultimate tribute
Delaware Online/The News Journal — May 27, 2024
HCA is credited for providing information as part of the project’s research.
Rosedale Beach highlighted in upcoming Milford Museum history series
WRDE — May 27, 2024
The Milford Museum continues its American History Series with guest speaker Tamara R. Burks, a former HCA interpreter, who will present a program about Rosedale Beach.
De Vries Monument makeover plans revealed
Cape Gazette — May 14, 2024
The De Vries Monument recognizes a 1631 Dutch colony whose existence eventually resulted in the formation of Delaware as a separate state.
Div. of Historical and Cultural Affairs applauds new addition to historic places register
Delaware Public Media — May 2, 2024
This radio interview with HCA’s Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Gwen Davis explores the recent nomination of the Scott AME Zion Church in Wilmington to the National Register of Historic Places.
More remains located on Long Neck Community Bank site
Daily State News — May 1, 2024
An archaeologist from the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs has been on-site investigating.
Reenactors to bring history to life at Dover Days Festival
Daily State News — April 29, 2024
An interview with Tom Welch, a historic interpreter at the Old State House, focuses on a reenactment program he participates in when he’s off duty.
Du Pont Experiment includes African American schools
Cape Gazette — April 26, 2024
The State Historic Preservation Office has assisted in researching Delaware’s du Pont schools.
Unmarked burial found at Long Neck Community Bank construction site, state confirms
Delaware Online/The News Journal — April 22, 2024
An “unmarked burial” was found on the southwest corner of Route 24 and Indian Mission Road.
Concert aims to tell the story of the African-American experience at Cooch’s Bridge
Newark Post — April 12, 2024
The new work, scored for jazz quintet, male vocals and the spoken word, seeks to convey “the historical intersection of African Americans with the Cooch family, Cooch-owned lands, and local businesses.”
Friendship Day set up the US for success
WDEL — April 12, 2024
The Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes is recognizing the historic day.
Dover ILC to be acquired by Ingersoll Rand
Daily State News — April 3, 2024
This article explores Dover ILC’s company’s connection to space exploration and cites HCA-accessioned objects on display at the Dover Public Library.
Effort underway to restore Rehoboth Beach Post Office
Cape Gazette — April 2, 2024
Rehoboth Beach Main Street members hope to get the Rehoboth Beach Post Office national historic recognition.
Red Cedar Farms and industrial park final plans approved
Milford Live — April 1, 2024
HCA is part of the review process for major development projects.
Delaware historians are fighting to preserve historic Cooch’s Bridge site
WHYY — March 29, 2024
This article reports on the ongoing disputes over DelDOT’s development of Old Baltimore Pike around Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site.
Discover Delaware’s Rich History: A Month of Free Events and Activities!
MyChesCo — March 19, 2024
A list of April 2024 events being offered by HCA sites.
Dover library shoots for the moon with ILC, DuPont space exhibit
Delaware State News — March 11, 2024
Coverage of the upcoming space program exhibit featuring HCA collections objects at the Dover Public Library.
A New Trail at John Dickinson Plantation Is a Stroll Through Time
Delaware Today — March 4, 2024
This story explores the connections being made with a new plan for pathways at the John Dickinson Plantation.
7 Best Things To Do In Dover, Delaware
Southern Living — March 2, 2024
Find out which of HCA’s historic sites made it on the list.
Delaware’s Historic Sites Spring to Life with Exciting March Events
MyChesCo — Feb. 20, 2024
Johnson Victrola Museum in Delaware explores the history of music
6ABC — Feb. 6, 2024
On this edition of One Tank Trip, Action News Photojournalist Tom Kretschmer explores the history of music and its evolution to now.
Delaware’s Feathered Fighters: $120,000 Grant Breathes New Hope into the Rescue of Endangered American Kestrels
MyChesCo — Feb. 6, 2024
A grant to help rebuild populations of endangered American kestrel includes efforts taking place at HCA’s Abbott’s Mill Nature Center near Milford.
Identifications sought for long-ago burials in Smyrna
Delaware State News — Jan. 25, 2024
History Matters: How public feedback is reshaping the John Dickinson Plantation
Delaware Public Media — Jan. 19, 2024
DPM speaks with HCA’s Gloria Henry about the Descendant Community Engagement Group.
Delaware’s Historical and Cultural Affairs Division Unfolds Exciting Events for February
MyChesCo — Jan. 17, 2024
Delaware adds 275 acres to White Clay Creek State Park with $26.5 million funding plan
Delaware Online/The News Journal — Jan. 8, 2024
Article notes the state’s Open Space Program, created in 1990 by the Delaware Land Protection Act and shared between DNREC’s divisions of Parks and Recreation and Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Agriculture’s Delaware Forest Service and the Department of State’s Historical and Cultural Affairs.
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Announces December Events
My ChesCo — Nov. 21, 2023
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is set to host a fantastic lineup of events throughout December at various museums and historic sites across the state. From crafting activities to live music, there’s something for everyone this holiday season.
The state recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month
Delaware Public Media — Nov. 14, 2023
The Lenape have also partnered with the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to continue to explore pre-contact history and have their perspectives heard in that conversation.
Photo Gallery: Native American Heritage Month in Delaware
Bay to Bay News — Nov. 14, 2023
Is that a spaceship? Delaware house of the future nominated for National Historic Register
Delaware Online — Nov. 5, 2023
When Barney Vincelette saw a Futuro house in the 1970s, he thought space-age design had finally arrived…
Harry Caswell to fix Rehoboth’s historic water fountain
Cape Gazette — Oct. 31, 2023
Explains the history of the fountain and its current state of disrepair, mentioning a historic marker installed by HCA that has recently fallen out of place.
Skull Sessions: Delmarva historian dives headfirst into murderess’ mystery (print only)
Bay to Bay News — Oct. 29, 2023
Covers the history of Patty Cannon and her remains, mentioning that what is believed to be her skull is now housed in HCA’s collections.
Newark’s Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site to become public area
Bay to Bay News — Oct. 28, 2023
Features an interview with HCA Sites Manager Daniel Citron about work to be completed at Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site to make it accessible as a public landmark.
Preserving the 180-year-old Buttonwood summer home
Delaware Public Media — Oct. 27, 2023
Buttonwood is a 180-year-old riverfront “summer home” in the City of New Castle, associated with a 19th-century Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice.
In Kent, a futuristic addition to historic register?
Delaware Live — Oct. 27, 2023
A saucer-shaped house built in 1969 and located outside Houston, Delaware, since 1977, looks like something out of the future.
Kent County ‘Futuro House’ Nears National Historic Register Landing
WBOC — Oct. 18, 2023
Covers the nomination of the Futuro House in Houston for the National Register of Historic Places, the meeting for which took place at HCA’s Center for Material Culture.
A Delaware library once displayed a killer’s skull as a grisly Halloween decoration
Delaware News Journal — Oct. 16, 2023
The skull of Patty Cannon was occasionally displayed at Halloween at the Dover Public Library until 2004.
History Matters: New project highlights Delaware’s LGBTQ+ history
Delaware Public Media — Oct. 13, 2023
Engagement and Collections Manager Meg Hutchins speaks on The Green about the upcoming release of the LGBTQ+ research project.
November Events Hosted by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA)
MyChesCo — Oct. 4, 2023
HCA hosts a variety of events each month at various museums and historic sites, located throughout Delaware.
Next year’s Dover Days will feature historical reenactors
Delaware State News — Oct. 4, 2023
Features interview with Tom Welch, historic interpreter for HCA.
‘American Indian Towns of Sussex County’ is history topic Oct. 14
Cape Gazette — Oct. 2, 2023
Former HCA director Daniel Griffith to give lecture on Native American civilization in Delaware on Oct. 14.
Federal funding to boost makeover of Delaware’s sole Revolutionary War battle site
Delaware Public Media — Oct. 1, 2023
The site of Delaware’s sole Revolutionary War land battle is getting a makeover.
Interest in Cooch’s Bridge growing as state works to open site to the public
Newark Post — Sept. 8, 2023
Longtime supporters of the Cooch’s Bridge site attribute the renewed interest to the state’s ambitious plan to preserve the historic Cooch house and surrounding land and open it to the public as a full-fledged museum.
Community Briefs
Cape Gazette — Sept. 8, 2023
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will present The Battle of the Chesapeake: How Admiral de Grasse and His French Fleet Paved the Way to the Victory at Yorktown, Va., at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover.
Delaware Maritime History series kicks off Sept. 8 at Lewes library
Cape Gazette — Sept. 2, 2023
Delaware’s rich maritime history will come to life with a series of lectures, music and historical theater performances throughout September, presented by Lewes Public Library and the Zwaanendael Museum.
No evidence found that Dutch fort was located at Lewes Dairy
Cape Gazette — Sept. 1, 2023
The head of the archaeological dig at the former Lewes Dairy site on Pilottown Road says there is no sign that a 1631 Dutch fort was ever there.
Milford Museum hosting American history program Sept. 9
Bay to Bay News — August 23, 2023
The Milford Museum is hosting a program titled, “Everybody’s Second Choice: The Story of how Abraham Lincoln Became President,” on Sept. 9 as part of its American History Series.
Historic Georgetown church receives milestone nomination
WRDE — August 23, 2023
Today, the Prospect AME Church, located on South Railroad Avenue in Georgetown, earned the National Register of Historic Places Nomination. The nomination was given to the church by the Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation.
Battle of the Chesapeake program set Sept. 9
Cape Gazette — August 23, 2023
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will present The Battle of the Chesapeake: How Admiral de Grasse and His French Fleet Paved the Way to the Victory at Yorktown, Va., at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover.
Nanticoke Indian Tribe to hold 45th Annual Powwow Sept. 9-10
Cape Gazette — August 4, 2023
Sponsors thus far who are helping to make this year’s powwow a success are: University of Delaware, State Historic Preservation Office…
DNA Study of Remains at Delaware Site Finds Kinship Among European Settlers, African Slaves
UConn Today — August 2, 2023
Early colonial settlers likely survived the harsh frontier conditions of 17th-century Delaware because they banded as family units to work alongside enslaved African descendants and European indentured servants, according to a new study published this summer in Current Biology.
11 Best Small Towns to Visit in Delaware
Worldatlas.com — August 2, 2023
The New Castle Court House Museum is one of the oldest courthouses in the United States.
Spotlight shining on arts and history this fall
Coastal Point — August 1, 2023
Southern Delaware Tourism is collaborating with Sussex County arts and entertainment and history and heritage tourism partners to promote Arts Around Our Towns and Fall for History, a three-month celebration of Sussex County’s arts and history offerings to take place this September, October, and November.
8 Adorable Small Towns in Delaware
Worldatlas.com — July 27, 2023
As the oldest town in the very first official state, Lewes’ heritage dates back to 1631. The historic district includes a number of museums such as The Zwaanendael Museum which highlights the first European Dutch colony in the area…
8 Most Underrated Towns in Delaware
Worldatlas.com — July 18, 2023
From amazing places to eat to 300-year-old buildings, visitors will find all sorts of amazing sights and activities in these small towns.
20 Towns and Cities in Delaware
Travel2next.com — July 16, 2023
Some of New Castle’s most visited attractions include the New Castle Court House Museum, the New Castle Battery Park and the Amstel House Museum.
What to do on a rainy day at Delaware beaches
Delaware News Journal — July 7, 2023
The beaches also are home to local museums that offer an educational and entertaining look at a slew of historical time periods and themes.
State Funds to Put Final Touches on Historic Oyster Schooner Restoration
WBOC — July 5, 2023
Months after the century-old Maggie S Myers oyster schooner sank in the Murderkill River, the state Division of Historical Affairs has stepped in to support its preservation efforts.
Programs celebrate Delaware history through July
Bay to Bay News — June 30, 2023
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will sponsor several programs during the month of July. Reservations are required for some of the programs.
‘It’s ebbed and flowed’: A new project preserves Delaware LGBTQ history
WHYY PBS NPR — June 24, 2023
A look into Delaware’s LGBTQ history will be available digitally late this summer, thanks to a grant from the Secretary of State.
Juneteenth celebration at historic Cooch’s Bridge honors past, highlights renovations
Delaware Online/The News Journal — June 20, 2023
The Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site hosted a Juneteenth program Monday afternoon, bringing leaders around the community together, along with signaling a mark of progress for the Cooch’s Bridge site that is undergoing renovations.
Groups start plans for Nassau School
Cape Gazette — June 16, 2023
The long-awaited renovation project of the historic Nassau School in Belltown is getting off the ground.
Juneteenth in Delaware: Celebrating freedom while fighting for equality and justice
WHYY NPR — June 16, 2023
Juneteenth of 1865 is the celebration of freedom and empowerment; but, for Delaware, it is more than simply a celebration — it is about re-educating one another.
Cool Things to Do Father’s Day and Juneteenth Weekend
WRDE Coast TV — June 16, 2023
A Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs program will use primary sources and historic examples to reflect on discriminatory laws passed in Delaware from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Historical Attractions/Museums
Coastal Point — June 15, 2023
Explore the rich history and bygone eras of Sussex County through our abundance of historical attractions.
How Safe is New Castle for Travel?
Travelsafe-abroad.com — June 7, 2023
Visiting New Castle, DE, is a journey through time and a vibrant exploration of colonial history.
22 Ways to celebrate Pride month in Delaware
Washington Blade: America’s LGBTQ News Source — June 5, 2023
A HISTORY LESSON: Delaware LGBTQ history researcher Carolanne Deal explores the queer history of Sussex County and a new exhibition with parts of Delaware’s queer history in the Zwaanendael Park by the museum with the same name.
8 things to know about newly restored World War II tower in Delaware Seashore State Park
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — April 21, 2023
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the tower is one of several along Delaware’s Atlantic coastline.
History Matters: Brandywine Hundred Historical Society
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — April 21, 2023
Article includes information on the division’s Weldin House.
HMS DeBraak is ill-fated at sea and at salvage
Cape Gazette, Lewes, DCel. — April 21, 2023
Article about the British warship that sank off Lewes in 1798
10 Programs to Celebrate Delaware History in May
MyChesCo, Parkesburg Pa. — April 19, 2023
Article on the division’s May 2023 programs.
Lewes: Are the roots Dutch or English?
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — March 24, 2023
Article explores town’s early European colonization.
Which states made the top 10 most culturally rich states in America?
KNBN-TV, Rapid City, S.D. — March 21, 2023
Delaware comes in at number 10 on the list.
8 Things To Do In Dover: Complete Guide To Exploring The First U.S. State
The Travel, online — March 15, 2023
Article notes the division’s downtown Dover museums.
Guest Commentary: Women were more than just pirates in maritime history
Delaware State News, Dover — March 14, 2023
By Devon Filicicchia, lead interpreter of the Zwaanendael Museum, on women’s long-time history at sea.
This Walkable Stretch Of Shops And Restaurants In Small-Town Delaware Is The Perfect Day Trip Destination
Only in Your State, online — March 6, 2023
Article on Lewes, Del. includes info on the Zwaanendael Museum.
Open Call: Pencader Heritage Museum offers deep dive into local history
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — March 5, 2023
Museum showcases the history of the Pencader Hundred area of New Castle County south of Newark.
7 Most Underrated Cities In Delaware
WorldAtlas, online — March 1, 2023
Article notes division museums in Dover and Lewes.
‘Struggles for Equality’ digs deeper into Black History in Delaware
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — Feb. 28, 2023
Article explores programs that took place in Dover’s Old State House in February 2023.
Guest Commentary: ‘Green Book’ reveals bits of Black history in Delaware
Delaware State News, Dover — Feb. 26, 2023
By Carlton Hall, Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs historian, on the travel and vacation guidebook for people of color during the segregation era.
Guest Commentary: Your family’s recorded history is worth preserving
Delaware State News, Dover — Feb. 19, 2023
Article on how to a family’s oral history.
Delaware program tracks evolution of Black recorded music
Delaware State News, Dover — Feb. 16, 2023
Article on Feb. 25, 2023 program at The Old State House.
25 ways to celebrate Black History Month 2023 in Delaware
Technical.ly, online, Pa. — Feb. 8, 2023
Article includes info on division-sponsored events during February.
How did a 17th century Dutch town hall get built two hours from DC?
Greater Greater Washington, D.C. — Feb. 8, 2023
Article on the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes, Del.
The Historic Town In Delaware That Comes Alive During The Winter Season
Only in Your State, online — Feb. 6, 2023
Article on historic New Castle.
Cultural preservation specialist to speak at Coastal Georgetown AAUW meeting
Delaware State News, Dover, Del. — Feb. 2, 2023
Division Historian Carlton Hall to discuss Delaware sites listed in the Green Book, a vacation guide for Black travelers during the segregation era.
Commentaries on the DuPont Schools Oral History Project
By Dr. Abdullah R. Muhammad, director of the oral history project on the Delaware schools built by Pierre S. du Pont for students of color during the segregation era.
DuPont School histories share common themes, shared experiences
Delaware State News, Dover — Feb. 27, 2023
Delving into the DuPont Schools Oral History Project
Delaware State News, Dover — Feb. 5, 2023
Cannon ball from Lewes’ Cannonball House stolen; recovered
War of 1812 munition found on sidewalk by Devon Filicicchia, lead interpreter of the Zwaanendael Museum, and returned to the Lewes Historical Society.
Bombshell report: Lewes cannonball found
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Feb. 23, 2023
Historic Lewes cannonball, missing since last week, found on nearby sidewalk. What we know
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — Feb. 23, 2023
Missing Maritime Museum Cannonball Found Outside Zwaanendael Museum
WGMD Radio, Rehoboth Beach, Del. — Feb. 23, 2023
Delaware Just Wouldn’t Be the Same Without These 7 Charming Small Towns
Onlyinyourstate.com, online — Jan. 30, 2023
Article includes info on historic New Castle.
Ebenezer Methodist Church in Townsend receives grant to preserve Black historic churches
Delaware State News, Dover, Del. — Jan. 30, 2023
National Trust for Historic Preservation awards $75,000 to help preserve church.
Discovering, sharing Delaware history, from the celebratory to the complicated and difficult
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — Jan. 29, 2023
Op-Ed by division Director Suzanne Savery.
15 Free Things to Do in Dover, DE
Travel Lens, online — Jan. 6, 2023
Article includes profiles of The Old State House and John Dickinson Plantation.
Division celebrates Black History Month 2023
Media items include info on the division’s events during February 2023.
Black History Month programs touch on state laws, more
TownSquareLive, online, Del. — Jan. 31, 2023
Events set for Dover’s Citywide Black History Celebration
Delaware State News, Dover, Del. — Jan. 31, 2023
Delaware Announces Black History Month 2023 Programs
MyChesCo, online, Pa. — Jan. 25, 2023
Camden, Del.’s Goggin Manor House receives $500,000 Save America’s Treasures grant
Historic property, dating to the 1700s, would be used as a museum demonstrating Kent County’s place along the Underground Railroad.
Camden’s Goggin House to get $1 million face-lift
Delaware State News, Dover, Del. — Jan. 14, 2023
Kent County Hopes to Create Museum at Historic Goggin Manor House
WBOC TV, Salisbury, Md. — Jan. 11, 2023
Goggin Manor House And Brecknock County Park To Get $1,000,000 Upgrade
First State Update, online, Del. — Jan. 8, 2023
$1,000,000 Awarded to Kent County Parks and Recreation
WRDE TV, Milton, Del. — Jan. 6, 2023
KentCo historic house, park getting upgrades
WDEL Radio, Wilmington, Del. — Jan. 6, 2023
A Weekend in the Beautiful Brandywine Valley
NewsBreak Original, online — Dec. 19, 2022
Article includes info on the New Castle Court House Museum.
Community feedback helps shape the future of Cooch’s Bridge
“The Green,” WDDE Radio, Dover, Del. — Dec. 16, 2022
Enhanced public access planned for the site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battle.
Hockessin Colored School No. 107 opens as historic site
TownSquareLive, online, Del. — Dec. 14, 2022
School educated Black children during the segregation era.
Regency Ball to benefit Milford Museum
MilfordLIVE, online, Del.— Dec. 14, 2022
Feb. 4, 2023 event inspired by the television show “Bridgerton.”
Pathways to expand access to John Dickinson Plantation in Dover in 2023
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — Dec. 11, 2022
Paths will connect with those in the St. Jones Reserve.
Considering History: What the Ratification Debates Reveal about the Constitution and America
Saturday Evening Post, Indianapolis, Ind. — Dec. 7, 2022
Article notes Dec. 7, 1787 as the date when Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
Milford Museum selected to participate in CAP program
MilfordLIVE, online, Del.— Dec. 5, 2022
Collections Assessment for Preservation program helps museums improve the care of their collections.
Maggie S. Myers sinks, is later refloated
Bowers Beach oyster schooner, built circa 1893 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, sank on Dec. 23, 2022 and was refloated on Dec. 28, 2022.
Maggie S. Myers re-floated; historic boat needs your help
TownSquareLive, online, Del. — Dec. 29, 2022
Historic Landmark Recovered from Murderkill River Awaits Repairs
WMDT TV, Salisbury, Md. — Dec. 28, 2022
Maggie S Myers Lives On
WBOC TV, Salisbury, Md. — Dec. 28, 2022
A Piece of Oyster Fishing History is Making Waves
WBOC TV, Salisbury, Md. — Dec. 26, 2022
Articles on Delaware Day Adventure contest
In celebration of the date when Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, visitors can explore the division’s museums, learn about Delaware history and submit photos to win a prize.
Delaware Day Adventure contest continues through Dec. 17
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Dec. 4, 2022
Delaware to celebrate the day it became No. 1 next Wednesday
Delaware State News, Dover — Dec. 2, 2022
Articles on Hale-Byrnes House’s “Witness Tree”
Tree shaded Gen. George Washington and the high command of the Continental Army during a council of war on Sept. 6, 1777.
Enlighten Me: Historic Hale-Byrnes House honors the “Witness Tree” with commemorative painting
“The Green,” WDDE Radio, Dover, Del. — Dec. 2, 2022
This Delaware tree where George Washington met generals is dying. How it’s being honored
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — Dec. 1, 2022
Hale Byrnes House to unveil painting of witness tree
TownSquareLive, online, Del. — Nov. 30, 2022
Gen. George Washington and the high command of the Continental Army held a council of war under the tree on Sept. 6, 1777.
Milford Museum receives Santa donation
MilfordLive, online, Del. — Nov. 22, 2022
Museum receives ceramics, ornaments and animated figurines collected by Jane Pugh Churchman.
Lewes planners look to protect history, preserve land
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Nov. 11, 2022
Unmarked human remains may exist on the site.
Letter to the Editor: Dover is squandering opportunities to share its history
Delaware State News, Dover — Nov. 6, 2022
Writer laments paucity of attendees at division-sponsored history program.
Virtual program to celebrate Native American heritage in Delaware
Bay to Bay News, Dover, Del. — Oct. 24, 2022
Nov. 18, 2022 program to feature Nena Todd, site supervisor of The Old State House, and Theo Braunskill of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware.
Despite initial controversy, construction on the Green Mansion and Main Street hotel continues
The Review, University of Delaware, Newark — Oct. 19, 2022
National-Register-listed Newark property facing development changes.
The colorful life of John Avery, the owner of historic Avery’s Rest
Salisbury Daily Times, Md. — Oct. 14, 2022
Article on the 17th century Delaware colonist.
Lewes Mysteries of History tours start Oct. 8
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Oct. 5, 2022
Walking tours explore the darker and more unusual history of Lewes.
Enlighten Me: Incredible progress being made in restoring Newark Union Church and Cemetery
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — Sept. 30, 2022
Historic church north of Wilmington was built in 1845.
Torbert artifacts donated to Milford Museum
MilfordLive, online, Del. — Sept. 28, 2022
Decorated Civil War general made his home in Milford.
Why Wilmington and New Castle Are the Perfect Stops For a History Lover’s Vacation
Northern Virginia Magazine, Chantilly — Sept. 28, 2022
Article includes info on the New Castle Court House Museum.
State seeks input on plan for Cooch’s Bridge site
TownSquareLive, online, De. — Sept. 22, 2022
Public input sought in crafting a new interpretive plan for the historic Newark site.
Enjoy Historic Festivals and Museums in Sussex County This Fall
Delaware Today, Wilmington — Sept. 21, 2022
Article includes info of Zwaanendael Museum activities.
Remember the Happy Day Club in Lewes
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Sept. 15, 2022
Former center for the city’s African American community spotlighted at Chautauqua tent show.
Articles on Delaware’s 2022 Chautauqua Tent Shows
Entitled “That’s Entertainment,” events will take place at the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes on Sept. 8 and 9, 2022; and at the New Castle Court House Museum on Sept. 10 and 11.
Chautauqua tent show expands to Historic New Castle
TownSquare Delaware, online — Sept. 6, 2022
‘Culture to the masses’: History reawakens at Delaware Chautauqua events
Delaware State News, Dover — Sept. 1, 2022
The Historic District of Milton is Expanding to Include More Historic Homes
WBOC TV, Salisbury, Md. — Aug. 30, 2022
Proposed expansion would include 417 buildings, structures and sites.
South Milford Walking Tour planned for September 10
Milford LIVE, Del. — Aug. 25, 2022
Tour begins at Milford Museum and visits historic sites including the Vinyard Shipyard.
On the Road Again: En Train de Marcher — Frenchmen Travel Through Delaware
Journal of the American Revolution, online — Aug. 23, 2022
Article explores the movements of American and French armies through Delaware during the Amer
Delaware’s history as part of the Underground Railroad to be preserved in new museum
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — Aug. 11, 2022
Historic farmhouse at Brecknock Park in Camden, Del. to house the facility.
Underground Railroad Superhero Day scheduled for Fort Christina Park this weekend
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — Aug. 5, 2022
Harriet Tubman and Thomas Garret among historical figures being celebrated.
Enlighten Me: Preserving the 180-year-old Buttonwood home
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — Aug. 5, 2022
New Castle property faces ‘demolition by neglect.”
Fall for Our History promotion shines spotlight on southern Delaware history attractions and activities
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — Aug. 2, 2022
Article includes info of the Zwaanendael Museum.
Writing Black History at the Zwaanendael
Black Voices, Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, Lewes, Del. — August 2022 issue
Article on two museum projects that explore the experiences of persons of color at Delaware’s segregated beaches during the Jim Crow era. Go to page 22.
Another Favorite Local Building is a Tribute to African-American History
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — July 27, 2022
Nassau School outside Lewes was built by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont to educate Black students during the segregation era.
Delaware Tree that Witnessed Council of War to be Memorialized
WBOC TV, Salisbury, Md. — July 25, 2022
300-year-old sycamore at Hale-Byrnes House played host to George Washington in 1777.
Lewes, Delaware
WorldAtlas, online — July 25, 2022
Article includes info on the Zwaanendael Museum.
Ghost Towns in Delaware That You Can Visit
Philly Bite, Philadelphia, Pa. — July 21, 2022
Article includes info on the Swanendael settlement in Lewes.
13 Charming Small Towns in Delaware
PureWow, online — July 18, 2022
Article includes info on historic New Castle.
Learn some Delaware history at these 5 events in August
TownSquare Live, online, Del. — July 18, 2022
Division programs highlighted.
Shipwrecks Along Delaware’s Coast Reveal Secrets Under the Sea
Delaware Today, Wilmington, Del. — July 18, 2022
Article includes info on the DeBraak and Roosevelt Inlet shipwrecks.
The future of Delaware’s history
WDEL Radio, Wilmington, Del. — July 14, 2022
Podcast featuring an interview with division Director Suzanne Savery.
Governor Carney Appoints Four New Members to Delaware Humanities’ Board of Directors
NewsBreak, online — July 6, 2022
Devon Filicicchia, the Zwaanendael Museum’s lead interpreter, among the appointees.
Historic Achmester estate falls victim to ‘demolition-by-neglect’
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — July 1, 2022
Middletown property set to be demolished.
Delmarva Discovery Tours of Milford offers eco-history tours
Tours include stops at the Milford Museum and Abbott’s Mill.
Milford eco-tour highlights Mispillion River
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — July 12, 2022
Delmarva History EcoTour
WRDE TV, Milton, Del. — July 6, 2022
Forgotten Founder
Cooperative Living, Glen Allen, Va. — July 2022 issue
Article on John Dickinson.
New Castle, Delaware, boasts plenty of sites to appeal to history buffs
Lancaster Online, Lancaster, Pa. — June 28, 2022
Article includes info on the New Castle Court House Museum.
New Castle Court House Museum reopens to public after installation of fire sprinkler system
Delaware Public Media, Dover Del. — June 22, 2022
Site had been closed since Dec. 31, 2021.
“A River Runs Through It” Tour great way to learn about the Mispillion
Milford LIVE, online, Del. — June 20, 2022
Tours include a stop at the Milford Museum and Abbott’s Mill.
Richard Allen School preservation efforts start strong
Delaware State News, Dover, Del. June 20, 2022
$100,000 in federal funds to help restore historic school which educated Black children during segregation era.
HMS DeBraak was found in Lewes 37 years ago
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — June 14, 2022
British warship sank in 1798.
Delaware blows out 246 birthday candles as Separation Day returns after two years
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — June 10, 2022
Event included activities at the New Castle Court House Museum.
As Gibraltar decays, Delaware says it’s ‘never had to enforce’ conservation easements
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — June 8, 2022
Historic property in a state of serious deterioration.
Old Swedes to hold its first Swedish summer festival
TownSquare Live, online, Del. — June 8, 2022
Historic church is a component of the First State National Historical Park.
State to host free New Castle history camp for kids
TownSquare Live, online, Del. — June 3, 2022
Camp will spotlight the storied past of one of America’s most historic towns.
New director for the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Suzanne Savery to lead agency beginning July 1, 2022.
Personnel file: June 30, 2001
Delaware Business Now, Newark, Del. — June 30, 2022
New director appointed for Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs
Coastal Point, Ocean View, Del. — June 28, 2022
Mayor proposes new idea to save, renovate historic Gibraltar mansion. Would it work?
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — May 31, 2022
Property in a state of serious deterioration.
Learn some Delaware history at these 4 programs in June
TownSquare Live, online, Del. — May 30, 2022
Article on the division’s June programming.
Historic Manor in Camden to become abolition museum with help from federal funds
WMDT TV, Salisbury, Md. — May 27, 2022
Goggin Manor House to be converted into the Kent County Historical and Underground Railroad Museum.
Exploring Delaware’s Green roots in redware pottery
Delaware Public Media, Dover — May 20, 2022
Article on the division’s collection of redware pottery manufactured by Charles Green of Smyrna, Del. in the late 1780s.
Delaware History Trail relaunches with new locations added
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — May 9, 2022
Interactive, online site spotlights 29 culturally significant locations throughout the state.
Museum opens African American exhibit
Milford LIVE, Del. — May 9, 2022
Milford Museum exhibit highlights the contributions African Americans have made to the growth of the town.
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs finds new home in downtown Dover
Delaware Public Media, Dover — May 5, 2022
Agency recently moved to Richardson Hall at 29 N. State St.
Delmarva Discovery Tours of Milford to offer eco-history tours
Tours would focus on history along the Mispillion River.
New history, eco-tour will focus on Mispillion River’s importance
TownSquare LIVE, online — May 27, 2022
New History Eco-Tours Now Being Offered in Milford, Delaware
Milford LIVE, online, Del. — May 26, 2022
Three Delaware schools to be affiliated with Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Sites played an important role in the Supreme Court’s ruling that outlawed school segregation.
Now a historic site, Hockessin’s former segregated school celebrated on Brown v. Board of Education Day
WHYY, Wilmington, Del. — May 18, 2022
Three historic Delaware schools gain national attention for their role in landmark court case
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — May 18, 2022
Delaware played a big role in Brown v. Board of Education. So did this Hockessin school
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — May 17, 2022
Biden signs bill to expand Topeka’s Brown vs Board historic site
Salina Post, Kan. — May 14, 2022
Articles on Lewes Maritime Day celebration on May 21, 2022
Activities to explore Lewes’ seafaring heritage including programs at the Zwaanendael Museum.
Programs to explore 1798 sinking of HMS DeBraak May 21
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — May 17, 2022
Lewes Maritime Day celebration set May 21 at Canalfront Park
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — May 16, 2022
Spotlight on Lewes, Del.
Articles include information on the Zwaanendael Museum.
10 Best Small Towns In Delaware For A Weekend Escape
WorldAtlas.com, online — May 12, 2022
Lovely Lewes
USA Today Northeast Go Escape, Mclean, Va. — May 2022
Shedding light on ‘Segregated Sands’
Delaware Beach Life, Rehoboth Beach — May 2022 issue
Article on the Zwaanendael Museum’s digital exhibit on Delaware’s segregated beaches during the Jim Crow era. Go to page 11.
Elementary students Make A Splash for the environment
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — April 25, 2022
John Dickinson Plantation is a co-sponsor of the event.
Learn some Delaware history at these 7 events in May
TownSquare Live, online, Del. — April 19, 2022
Article on the division’s May 2022 programs.
Delaware Has An Entire Museum Dedicated To Victrolas And It’s As Awesome As You’d Think
OnlyInYourState, online — April 18, 2022
Article on Dover’s Johnson Victrola Museum.
Retracing Harriet Tubman’s Steps to Freedom Across Delaware
Delaware Today, Wilmington — April 18, 2022
Philadelphia man retraces Underground Railroad route.
Sen. Carper touts First State National Historical Park at renovation announcement
Delaware Public Media, Dover — April 15, 2022
$5.4 million plan to renovate Old New Castle’s historic Sheriff’s House.
Bookmark This Guide to Delaware’s Must-See Museums
Delaware Today, Wilmington — April 13, 2022
Article includes info on all five division museums and Woodburn
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation launches program focused on Underground Railroad
Delaware Public Media, Dover — April 13, 2022
Program to include student field trips to Fort Christina National Historic Landmark.
Tour New Castle’s historic Buena Vista mansion, grounds
TownSquare Live, online, Del. — April 11, 2022
Free one-day-only affair showcases one of Delaware’s most historic estates.
Zwaanendael Museum
The 302, MeTV2, Wilmington, Del. — April 5, 2022
Television segment on the museum that commemorates Delaware’s first European colony, Swanendael, established by the Dutch in 1631.
Commentary: Women’s history matters, even when it’s difficult to find
Delaware State News, Dover — April 1, 2022
Written by Annie Fenimore, lead interpreter at the John Dickinson Plantation.
Milford Museum brings council up to date
Milford Live, online, Del. — March 31, 2022
Executive Director Claudia Leister details museum’s progress over the past year.
15 Best Things to Do in Dover, DE
Travellens, online — March 24, 2022
Article includes information on the Johnson Victrola Museum and Old State House.
Commentary: Cookbooks document the history of women’s lives
Delaware State News, Dover — March 24, 2022
By Kimberly Fritsch of the New Castle Court House Museum.
Take the Road Less Traveled Through Delaware’s Bayshore Byway
Delaware Today, Wilmington — March 16, 2022
Article includes info on the John Dickinson Plantation.
Lewes net reel must move
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — March 15, 2022
Division director Tim Slavin testified on the city’s historic preservation process.
This Guide to Delaware’s Summer Camps Offers Fun for Every Child
Delaware Today, Wilmington March 7, 2022
Includes the New Castle History Camp from July 25 to 29, 2022 which explores the town’s storied history with activities at New Castle museums, historic sites, library and the First State National Park.
Hockessin Colored School Prepares for Its New Future
Delaware Today, Wilmington — March 4, 2022
School educated students of color during the segregation era.
Milford Museum expands Black History exhibit
Milford LIVE, online, Del. — March 2, 2022
Housed in the town’s former post office, the museum is a division-owned property administered by the City of Milford.
Articles on “Navigating Delaware’s Underground Railroad Network”
Kalmar Nyckel’s new classroom program explores the many routes freedom seekers traveled, by land and water. Portion of the program will be held at the Fort Christina National Historic Landmark.
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Launches New Classroom Program Five Ways to Freedom: Navigating Delaware’s Underground Railroad Network
WITN TV, Wilmington, Del. — March 14, 2022
Kalmar Nyckel’s Underground Railroad class focuses on travel options
TownSquare Live, online — March 14, 2022
Delaware Bay breakwaters were marvels in their day
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Feb. 25, 2022
Delaware Breakwater-East End and Harbor of Refuge lighthouses are located on Lewes’ breakwaters.
8 Reasons to Drive to Wilmington, Delaware
Thrillist, online — Feb. 22, 2022
Article includes mention of the New Castle Court House Museum as a stop of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway.
Delaware to celebrate Women’s History Month with historical events
Town Square LIVE, online, Del. — Feb. 22, 2022
Programs commemorate the historical contributions of women in the First State.
Milford’s political star: John M. Clayton
Milford LIVE!, Del. — Feb. 17, 2022
Clayton served the United States as a secretary of state and senator. His home, Buena Vista, is now a conference center administered by the division.
A legacy of hope: Celebrating Harriet Tubman’s 200th birthday in Maryland and beyond
Baltimore Sun, Md. — Feb. 10. 2022
Article includes link to Harriet Tubman Byway sites in Delaware
Old State House in Dover Hosts Exhibits Showcasing African American History
WBOC TV, Salisbury, Md. — Feb 8, 2022
TV segment explores the museum’s displays and the division’s overall February 2022 programming
Zwaanendael Museum seeks volunteers for ‘Recapturing Black Beaches’
Delaware Public Media, Dover — Feb. 3, 2022
Article and radio interview with Zwaanendael Museum lead interpreter Kaitlyn Dykes about the museum’s oral history project that will gather info from visitors to segregated Delaware beaches during the Jim Crow era.
Articles on the new “Segregated Sands” virtual exhibit
Created by the Zwaanendael Museum, the online exhibit explores the history and stories of the Indigenous and African American experience at Delaware’s beaches during the Jim Crow era
History of Delaware’s segregated beaches explored in exhibit
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Feb. 9, 2022
New Black History Month Exhibit Shows Delaware Beach During Jim Crow Era
WRDE TV, Lewes, Del. — Feb. 9, 2022
Delaware puts emphasis on Black history
Delaware State News, Dover, Del. — Jan. 30, 2022
Undertakings at John Dickinson Plantation and Zwaanendael Museum explored.
African American History Month programs to start Feb. 1
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Jan. 26, 2022
Division to sponsor five programs during February 2022.
New Castle Court House Museum closed for sprinkler system installation
Delaware State News, Dover, Del. — Jan. 26, 2022
Fire suppressant system to be installed by spring 2022.
Following Harriet Tubman’s footsteps
Bethesda Magazine, Md. — Jan. 17, 2022
Author traveled the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway including a visit to the New Castle Court House Museum.
Articles about the Zwaanendael Museum’s “Recapturing Black Beaches: A Shared Story Project”
Oral history initiative designed to gather, memorialize and share stories about historically segregated Black and Indigenous beaches in Delaware.
Recapturing Black Beaches project seeks volunteers
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Jan. 12, 2022
Zwaanendael Museum seeking Delaware beach stories of people of color
Coastal Point, Ocean View, Del. — Jan. 11, 2022
Delaware Day Adventure continues through Dec. 12
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Dec. 6, 2021
Explore the division’s museums, learn and explore Delaware history, and submit photos to win a prize.
Enlighten Me: The John Dickinson Writings Project
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — Dec. 3, 2021
Effort seeks to pull together the writings and correspondence of the “Penman of the Revolution.”
Articles on the temporary closure of the New Castle Court House Museum
Historic landmark closed from Dec. 31, 2021 through the spring of 2022 for the installation of a fire-suppressant sprinkler system.
New Castle Court House Museum to be closed for several months during installation of fire sprinkler system
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — Dec. 18, 2021
New Castle Court House Museum to be closed through spring 2022
Townsquare Live, online — Dec. 15, 2021
Articles on future plans for Hockessin Colored School #107
Historic school educated Black children during the segregation era.
Delaware school in Brown v. Board of Education case to launch diversity and inclusion center
WHYY, Wilmington, Del. — Dec. 16, 2021
Hockessin Colored School #107 moves closer to starting its next chapter
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — Dec. 14, 2021
Delaware’s Native American tribes acquire ancestral lands
Purchases aid Lenapé and Nanticoke tribes.
Nanticoke Indians gifted 30 acres of ancestral lands
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Dec. 10, 2021
Joining forces to restore ancestral lands to Nanticoke and Lenape tribes
WHYY, Wilmington, Del. — Dec. 6, 2021
Zwaanendael House: Lewes icon honors 300 years of failed Dutch settlement
Daily Times, Salisbury, Md. — Nov. 27, 2021
Article on the Zwaanendael Museum and the founding of the first European settlement in Delaware.
Historians seek to preserve legacy of those discovered at Dickinson Plantation African burial ground
Delaware Public Media, Dover — Nov. 19, 2021
Site likely the final resting place of several hundred enslaved and free African Americans.
New Castle Court House Museum
The 302, MeTV2, Wilmington, Del. — Nov. 16, 2021
Television segment on the National Historic Landmark, built in 1732, that served as Delaware’s first court and state capitol.
Interviews gather the history of DuPont Schools
Bay to Bay News, Dover, Del. — Nov. 14, 2021
Schools educated Black children during the segregation era.
Lewes BOA upholds city’s position on net reel
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Nov. 5, 2021
Town’s historic preservation commission ruled that the menhaden fishing artifact must be removed from its current site.
Breathing new life into the site of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battlefield
WHYY, Philadelphia, Pa. — Nov. 4, 2021
Community group has big plans for the Cooch’s Bridge property.
More than just a battlefield: The future of Cooch’s Bridge
Delaware Public Media, Dover — Oct. 29, 2021
Historic site south of Newark was the location of the only Revolutionary War land battle in Delaware.
A New Discovery!
Teleduction, Wilmington, Del. — Oct. 23, 2021
Video interview with Gloria Henry, site supervisor of the John Dickinson Plantation, about the recent discovery of an African burial ground at the site.
Mysteries of History tombstone tour reservations due Oct. 29
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Oct. 11, 2021
Walking tours explore the unusual tombstones of St. Peter’s cemetery in Lewes.
“My Dear Douglass” documentary to air in November
MilfordLIVE, Del. — Oct. 8, 2021
Johnson Victrola Museum to air film on Leon Forrest Douglass, a pioneer in the recorded-music and motion picture industries.
Articles on guided visitation to the African burial ground at the John Dickinson Plantation
Programs explore the experiences of the enslaved and free Black people who lived, labored and died on the site.
Guided Visitation Opens Sacred Ground to the Public
WBOC-TV, Salisbury, Md. — Oct. 5, 2021
‘Sacred ground’: Dickinson enslaved burial site uncovers the past
Delaware State News, Dover — Oct. 4, 2021
Tours at Dickinson plantation now take visitors to slave burial sites
Townsquare Live, online — Sept. 29, 2021
Programs explore the experiences of the enslaved and free African Americans who lived, labored and died on the John Dickinson Plantation.
Big future for Cooch’s Bridge
Newark Life, Del. — Sept. 28, 2021
New state-run museum planned for the site of the only Revolutionary War land battle fought in Delaware.
13 Facts About the 13 Colonies
The History Channel, New York, N.Y. — Sept. 23, 2021
Article features info on Delaware’s founding history.
Historic Hockessin Colored School #107 being preserved, transformed into diversity center
WPVI TV 6, Philadelphia, Pa. — Sept. 16, 2021
School educated students of color during the segregation era.
Commentary: State’s link to fishing industry is significant
Delaware State News, Dover — Sept. 10, 2021
Editorial by Dr. Ed Hale who conducted a program on the subject at Delaware’s Chautauqua on Sept. 9, 2021.
Rally organizers say: ‘Keep the net reel here’
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Sept. 10, 2021
Lewes historic preservation commission ruled that the menhaden fishing artifact must be removed from its current site.
What to Do in Old New Castle: A Day Trip Guide to the Delaware Town
Delaware Today, Wilmington — Sept. 10, 2021
Article includes information on the New Castle Court House Museum, among others.
Milford Museum plans walking history tours
Milford LIVE, Del. — Sept. 8, 2021
Tours on Sept. 25 and Oct. 1, 2021 explore the history of the city’s downtown area.
Articles on the transfer of 21 The Green in Dover to the Biggs Museum
Museum will expand its public and educational offerings; Division to relocate to Richardson Hall at 29 N. State St.
State donates Dover building to Biggs art museum
Delaware Business Now, Newark — Sept. 27, 2021
Biggs Museum gets building from State of Delaware
Delaware Public Media, Dover — Sept. 25, 2021
Biggs Museum given historic building on Dover Green
Delaware LIVE, online — Sept. 22, 2021
Top 7 U.S. Coastal Destinations To Avoid The Crowds
Travel Off Path, online — Aug. 16, 2021
Article notes Lewes’ Zwaanendael Museum.
Enlighten Me: Newark Union Cemetery
Delaware Public Media, Dover — Aug. 6, 2021
Founded in the late 17th century, the cemetery and its associated church were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
Progress made on Newark Union Church restoration
Delaware Public Media, Dover — Aug. 6, 2021
Built in 1845, the property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
Keeping the Faith
Delaware Today, Wilmington, Del. — Aug. 2, 2021
Baptist congregation embraces its church building’s deep roots as the former heart of Wilmington’s Ukrainian community.
Articles on the U.S. Postal Service stamp featuring the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse
96-year old beacon lies in the Atlantic Ocean off Lewes, Del.
Harbor of Refuge marker lives forever on a stamp
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — Aug. 20, 2021
Carper, USPS unveil Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Forever Stamp
Coastal Point, Ocean View, Del. — Aug. 16, 2021
Some ‘light’ news — Lewes landmark featured in national USPS campaign
WDEL Radio, Wilmington, Del. — Aug. 16, 2021
USPS Issues Mid-Atlantic Lighthouses Stamps
AllOnGeorgia, online — Aug. 9, 2021
There’s something for everyone at Delaware’s beautiful beaches
USA Today–10Best, McLean, Va. — July 29, 2021
Article includes info on the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes.
Prince George’s Chapel reopens
WMDT TV 47, Salisbury, Md. — July 25, 2021
18th century Dagsboro site reopens after 16-month closure.
Take a Trip Through Delaware’s History at These Seven Iconic Sites
Delaware Today, Wilmington — July 22, 2021
Article includes info on the Delaware Breakwater-East End Lighthouse, John Dickinson Plantation and The Old State House.
Picking up the preservation baton at Newark Union Church and Cemetery
Delaware Public Media, Dover — July 9, 2021
Built in 1845, the property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
Hale-Byrnes House
The 302, MeTV2, Wilmington, Del. — June 29, 2021
Television segment on the Stanton, Del. house where Gen. George Washington held a council of war on Sept. 6, 1777.
Historic tombstones stolen from Greenwood cemetery
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — June 16, 2021
Thefts discovered on June 15, 2021.
Renovated East End Lighthouse off Lewes again welcoming tours
Town Square Delaware, online — June 7, 2021
Tours led by Cape Water Tours.
Backtrack: Six Delaware locations that are tied to Underground Railroad
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — May 26, 2021
Article includes information on The Old State House in Dover.
Abbott’s Mill plans 40th anniversary celebration
Milford LIVE, Del. — May 13, 2021
Historic site to thank the community on May 22, 2021 for 40 years of support.
Archeologist honored for his work researching Cooch’s Bridge Battlefield
Newark Post, Del. — May 13, 2021
Wade Catts receives History Award Medal from the Cooch’s Bridge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
John Dickinson Plantation
The 302, MeTV2, Wilmington, Del. — May 13, 2021
Television segment on the Dover, Del. home of one of the founding fathers of the United States and “Penman of the Revolution.”
Johnson Victrola Museum
The 302, MeTV2, Wilmington, Del. — May 13, 2021
Television segment on the Dover, Del. museum that chronicles the development of the sound recording industry and the achievements of E.R. Johnson, founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company.
New Castle County moves to protect historic properties it buys
Delaware Public Media, Dover — May 12, 2021
Measure requires county to rezone, with a historic overlay, any eligible properties it purchases.
Historical video explores free and enslaved Black life in Delaware
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. —May 8, 2021
Video explores anti-slavery activity in Delaware in the late-18th century and the subsequent passage of repressive legislation targeting free Blacks in the 19th century.
Zwaanendael Museum history programs to start May 6
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. — April 24, 2021
Five programs to be featured including the “History Unearthed” archaeology series.
Upgrades finished at George Read House
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — April 23, 2021
Mechanical work completed at National Historic Landmark in New Castle.
Wilmington’s historic Brown House gets a reprieve
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — April 23, 2021
National-Register-listed property was built circa 1820.
Slave burial ground discovery at Dickinson Plantation comes with ‘heavy responsibility’
News Journal, Wilmington, Del. — April 1, 2021
Site likely to hold the remains of enslaved African Americans.
Delaware route designated National Scenic Byway
Historic New Castle and John Dickinson Plantation are stops along the way.
Bayshore Byway gains national designation
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del. —April 29, 2021
Delaware Bayshore Byway designated as National Scenic Byway
Coastal Point, Ocean View, Del. — April 27, 2021
Del. Bayshore Byway Gets Federal Designation
WGMD Radio, Rehoboth Beach, Del. — April 23, 2021
Tough, touching stories of human rights at Dickinson Plantation
Delaware Live, online — March 11, 2021
Museum programs include an exploration of the lives of enslaved people, indentured servants and free Blacks.
13 Best Things To Do In Charming New Castle, Delaware
Travel Awaits, online — March 1, 2021
Article includes a spotlight on the New Castle Court House Museum.
Articles on burial ground identified at John Dickinson Plantation
Site likely to hold the remains of enslaved African Americans.
Burial ground identified at John Dickinson Plantation in Dover
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — March 28, 2021
Graves of Enslaved People Discovered on Founding Father’s Delaware Plantation
Smithsonian Magazine, Washington, D.C. — March 26, 2021
Burial Ground Discovered on John Dickinson Plantation
WBOC TV, Salisbury, Md. — March 25, 2021
How historic burial ground at Dickinson plantation was found; what’s next
Delaware Live, online — March 25, 2021
Human remains found on John Dickinson Plantation, believed to be from formerly enslaved people
WMDT-TV 47, Salisbury, Md. — March 24, 2021
‘This is sacred ground’: Archaeologists find likely burial ground for enslaved people at Dover plantation
WHYY-TV 12, Philadelphia, Pa. — March 24, 2021
Unearthing history: Graveyard found at Dickinson Plantation
Bay to Bay News, Dover, Del. — March 24, 2021
Articles on potential demolition of Wilmington’s Brown House
National-Register-listed property was built circa 1820.
Battlelines drawn in fight over preserving Wilmington’s historic Brown House
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — March 26, 2021
The history of Wilmington’s Brown House
Delaware Public Media, Dover, Del. — March 26, 2021
The 2021 Ultimate Guide to Museums Throughout Delaware
Delaware Today, Wilmington — Feb. 22, 2021
Feature includes all five of the division’s museums.
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down Dover Days again in 2021
Delaware Public Media, Dover — Feb. 18, 2021
Celebration of Delaware history first held in 1933.
Historians voice concerns about warehouses planned for near Cooch’s Bridge site
Newark Post, Del. — Feb. 17, 2021
Native American and Revolutionary War archaeological sites threatened.
A piece of Browntown history in danger of being torn down
WDEL Radio, Wilmington, Del. — Feb. 16, 2021
National-Register-listed Dr. John Brown Mansion threatened.
New book takes readers on a fascinating journey through America’s formative years
Chester County Press, West Grove, Pa. — Feb. 15, 2021
Article notes Founding Fathers from Delaware — Gunning Bedford Jr., John Dickinson, Thomas McKean and Caesar Rodney.
New Exhibit at Milford Museum Reflects Technological Changes
Delaware State News, Dover — Feb. 13, 2021
“Then and Now” exhibit features objects owned by Milford residents through the city’s history to show how consumer goods, most of which are from the 20th century, have changed over time.
Work begins to reshape historic John Dickinson Plantation
Delaware Public Media, Dover — Feb. 12, 2021
Master plan to include trails, area of reflection and new visitor center.
Zwaanendael Museum Collecting Recyclable Plastic, Turning Bottles and Bags into a Bench
WRDE TV, Lewes, Del. — Jan. 13, 2021
Museum’s plastic recycling campaign will help create a recycled plastic bench for the museum.
Sarah McBride’s Neighborhood
The Cut, New York, N.Y. — Jan. 4, 2021
Article on the highest-¬ranking openly transgender elected official in the nation with photos shot in Dover’s Old State House
Articles on preservation efforts at Weldin House
Original section of division-owned property in north Wilmington was built in 1790.
Long-running efforts to forge a future for the Weldin House bear fruit
Delaware Public Media, Dover — Jan. 29, 2021
What does the future hold for the Weldin House?
Delaware Public Media, Dover — Jan. 29, 2021