DSU students to present fresh perspectives on Delaware history on July 22, 2017
Free interactive, history-related activities to be presented at four historic sites located in Dover, Del.
DSU students to present history activities for the public at four Delaware museums
Aug. 2, 2014 activities to offer fresh perspectives on Delaware history.
Dutch-American Heritage Day at the Zwaanendael Museum on Nov. 18, 2017
Dutch-American Heritage Day commemorates Nov. 16, 1776, the date when the Netherlands became the first nation to recognize the newly independent United States.
EVENT CANCELLED: Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Dec. 9, 2017
Event cancelled due to inclement weather.
EVENT CHANGE OF VENUE: ‘First People of the First State: 12,000 Years, 300 Years and One Year’ program on Sept. 2, 2017 moved indoors due to inclement weather
Sept. 2, 2017 event moved from outdoors on the Dover Green to indoors at The Old State House.
EVENT CHANGE OF VENUE: Location changed for Sept. 13 to 15, 2018 Chautauqua programs in Lewes, Del.
Program explores the importance of railroads to America’s economy and way of life, and their impact on Delaware.
EVENT POSTPONED–‘Post Cards of the Past’ presentation at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on May 1, 2016
Sunday, May 1, 2016 event to be rescheduled.
EVENTS RESCHEDULED–Programs on Delaware’s Native-American heritage to be held through the end of September 2016
Programs on Delaware’s Lenape and Nanticoke Indian tribes to be featured.
Exhibit ‘Delaware and the War of 1812’ closed on March 19, 2016
EXHIBIT CLOSED March 19, 2016.
Experience the annual Separation Day celebration
Visit the New Castle Court House Museum for the parade, shop at the vintage market and top off the day with fireworks.
Explore a ‘History Revival’ at the Zwaanendael Museum
Visit Lewes every Friday and Saturday in September for a new look at southern Delaware’s maritime history, thanks to a series of programming presented by the Zwaanendael Museum and Lewes Public Library.
First State National Historical Park Hosts Naturalization Ceremony at New Castle Court House Museum
The New Castle Court House Museum and First State National Historical Park recently hosted a naturalization ceremony for 20 people from 12 different countries.
First State National Historical Park to be created
Legislation passed in Congress in December 2014; awaiting President Obama’s signature.
For the love of history: A Q&A with Susan Emory
Susan Emory is a historic site interpreter at The Old State House, and has been sharing Delaware history for decades.
Fort Christina National Historic Landmark re-opens for the summer of 2016
Partnership between the division, First State National Historical Park and Kalmar Nyckel Foundation made re-opening possible.
Fort Christina offers a green space and history this summer
First State National Historical Park site to offer tours and public programming.
Fort Christina offers a historical destination this summer
Partner site of the First State National Historical Park to host summer 2018 events
Free admission beginning Aug. 31, 2016 for ‘Lost off Lewes: The British warship DeBraak’
Tours explore the surviving hull section of an 18th-century shipwreck.
FREE New Castle History Camp, July 25–29, 2022
Children ages 10 to 13 are invited to explore the storied past of one of America’s most historic towns in this free history camp.
Friends of Folk Concert Series 2021-2022
Series presents a wide-variety of folk-music styles from across the region in the warm acoustics of The Old State House.
Friends of Folk Concert Series 2022-2023
Series presents a wide-variety of folk-music styles from across the region in the warm acoustics of The Old State House.