HCA celebrates the life of farmer Wayne “Phil” Proud
HCA’s Buena Vista recently hosted a celebration of life for New Castle’s Wayne “Phil” Proud. He was 85.
Laura Coderre joins staff of the Buena Vista conference center
Responsibilities include care and maintenance of this historic 1847 property.
Meet the staff of the Buena Vista Conference Center
Employees help to make the site “the perfect wedding location.”
Painting Party at Buena Vista on Feb. 18, 2016
Professional artist provides guests with step-by-step instruction.
Portraits of Buena Vista
Sunshine Plein Air Artists were on site at the historic property in June 2021.
Preservation Planning 2012 – Drafting Goals
By Alice Guerrant, Historic Archaeologist Our statewide historic preservation plan continues to move forward! Last month, we spent a day at Buena Vista Conference Center with preservationists and planners from […]
Recent capital improvement projects at the Buena Vista conference center
Part of a master planning process designed to safeguard the property’s historical integrity and improve visitors’ experiences.
Recent excavations suggest Buena Vista outbuilding historically used as privy
Archaeological excavations at the Buena Vista property have uncovered the real use of a small, white outbuilding.
Successes reviewed; future plans discussed at division all-staff meeting on Oct. 15, 2018
Staff and volunteers recognized during the event.
Welcome to the Historical & Cultural Affairs Blog
Welcome to the official blog of Delaware’s Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs. This inaugural post is a special milestone in the division’s current “Point and Click” initiative, which aims […]