‘Museum Minutes’: Sharing Delaware history digitally
Zwaanendael Museum staff created this series of short videos on local history after COVID-19 temporarily prevented physical visits to the museum.
‘The Wooden World Revealed’ at Zwaanendael Museum on May 21, 2022
Day-long series of activities explores the 1798 sinking of HMS DeBraak.
2021 Zwaanendael photo contest winners announced
“Museum Madness” contest sought photos of the historic Lewes site.
24th Annual Chautauqua, “That’s Entertainment”
Thursday, September 8, 2022 — Friday, September 9, 2022 outside the Zwaanendael Museum in LewesANDSaturday, September 10, 2022 — Sunday, September 11, 2022 outside the New Castle Court House Museum in New Castle *Programs – Live and Livestreamed *Entertaining and Educational *Experiences for All Ages *Interact with Historical Legends! All programs are free and open […]
Beach-going in Delaware: Black perspectives under segregation
Beaches and resorts provided enjoyment for Black, Indigenous and other people of color seeking entertainment and refuge during the Jim Crow era in the United States.
CORRECTION–Delaware’s 24th annual Chautauqua, Sept. 8–11, 2022
Tent shows to showcase entertainment and the artists who brought it to life.
CORRECTION: Save the date — 2022 Chautauqua
Tent shows to showcase entertainment and the artists who brought it to life.
Dickinson/Zwaanendael museums add Tuesday hours
Both museums now open Tuesday through Saturday.
Division celebrates African American History Month 2021
Five free, virtual programs streamed live on the Web.
Division celebrates Black History Month 2023
Eight of the month’s events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the African American community has made to the culture and history of the United States.
Division celebrates National Women’s History Month 2021
Three free, virtual programs streamed live on the Web.
Division celebrates Women’s History Month 2023
Six division-sponsored events honor and celebrate women’s lives and historic achievements.
Division mourns loss of former site interpreters
Lib Lynch and Carol Cutbill served at the Zwaanendael Museum for many years.
Division museums resume standard hours
Resumption of hours in keeping with Gov. John Carney’s lifting of the COVID-19 state of emergency on July 13, 2021.
Division to sponsor 2 virtual programs in August 2021
Programs to explore the wreck of the DeBraak and War of 1812 hero Commodore Thomas Macdonough.
Division to sponsor 4 programs in July 2021
Programs explore the sinking of the DeBraak, readings of the Declaration of Independence and different perspectives on the American Revolution.