Take a seaside vacation—and see where Delaware’s modern history began
Delaware’s Atlantic Ocean resorts offer a wide variety of historical attractions including Swanendael, the site of Delaware’s first European settlement.
Theme of 2016 Dover Days Festival is historic preservation
Division will be offering several programs including those celebrating the 1976 restoration of The Old State House.
Traditional building conference to take place at Winterthur Museum on April 10 and 11, 2019
Two-day interactive symposium will feature best-in-class experts and practitioners.
Video explores genetic background of eight white and three Black people who lived at Avery’s Rest, a 17th century Delaware homestead
Research helps provide a greater understanding of the early colonial history of European and African persons in Delaware.
Visit Dover, Lewes Nov. 4-5 for the 18th Century Market Fair
If you’re in the market for a true historical adventure, spend a day or two at division sites participating in the 18th Century Market Fair, which brings the colonial past to life through themed performers and vendors.
Visit our museums
Delaware’s State museums are open with tours that allow visitors to experience the history of the First State while continuing to take all recommended steps to safeguard public health. In […]
War of 1812 lecture series at Old State House in October 2022
Three-part series explores America’s second war with Great Britain.
Wine-glass painting party on June 22, 2017 at Buena Vista mansion
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.
Women’s history celebrated at division museums during March 2020
Six special programs held in celebration of National Women’s History Month.
Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: ‘A Sailor’s Life for Me’ in Lewes, Del. over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend
Event provides visitors with an opportunity to experience seafaring lives of adventure, romance, excitement and hardships, and to honor mariners who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: ‘A Sailor’s Life for Me’ on May 25, 2019
Daylong series of activities exploring the adventure, romance, excitement and hardships experienced by seafarers.
Zwaanendael Museum to again offer tours of the British warship DeBraak
Tours explore the surviving hull section of an 18th-century shipwreck.
Zwaanendael Museum to hold ‘Uniquely Lewes’ photo contest
Open between July 8 and 15, 2020, contest seeks photos of what makes Lewes unique.
Zwaanendael Museum to host ‘Mysteries of History’ tours in October 2022
Walking tours explore the darker and more unusual aspects of Lewes, Delaware history.
Zwaanendael Museum to offer tours of the British warship DeBraak
Tours explore the surviving hull section of an 18th-century shipwreck.
Zwaanendael Museum’s ‘Museum Madness’ photo contest in April 2021
Contest open between April 19 and 24, 2021.