African-American History Month programs among 18 special events at division museums during February 2018
Highlights include programs on African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, the evolution of Black recorded music and African-American archaeology in Delaware.
ArCH Field Days help students learn about historic preservation
Program designed to meet Next Generation science standards as well as Common Core state standards for art and history.
Archaeology and history symposium at Dover’s Old State House on April 22, 2023
Day-long series of activities to highlight archaeological investigations, historical research and related topics for the state and surrounding areas.
Battle of the Chesapeake program at The Old State House on Oct. 12, 2019
On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., The Old State House, located at 25 The Green in Dover, Del., will offer a multi-media presentation by historic-site interpreter Tom Welch […]
Buena Vista fall event on Oct. 8, 2022
Free one-day-only affair showcases one of Delaware’s most historic estates.
Buena Vista Holiday Open House cancelled
Dec. 7, 2019 event cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018
Event to feature decorations and children’s craft activities, plus self-guided tours of the home and refreshments.
Buena Vista Movie Night to feature ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ on Saturday, July 23, 2016
Outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food.
Buena Vista Spring Open House on Saturday, April 13, 2019
One-day-only event showcases one of Delaware’s most historic homes
CANCELLED: ‘Governor’s Halloween Family Fun Fest’ at Woodburn: The Governor’s Residence on Oct. 27, 2018
Event cancelled due to anticipated heavy rain and wind.
CANCELLED: ‘Lantern Tours of the Plantation’ at the John Dickinson Plantation on Oct. 26, 2018
Program cancelled based on anticipated heavy rain and wind.
Celebrate A Day in Old New Castle this May
Old New Castle comes alive May 21 with tours of historical estates, colonial craftsmen, historical reenactments and tours of tall ships.
Celebrate Native American culture in downtown Dover, Del. on Sept. 2, 7 and 14, 2019
Spotlighting the Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware, events will include music, drumming, dancing, crafts and lectures.
Ceremony marks opening of ‘New Castle: Three Forts, One Community’ exhibit
Exhibit examines the 17th-century struggle for control of New Castle, Del. by the Dutch, Swedes and English.
Collection close-up: ladybug costume
The division currently curates approximately 100,000 objects in the State of Delaware’s Historic Collection, among them, a child’s ladybug costume dated to 1974.
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of John Dickinson’s revolutionary ‘Letters From a Farmer in Pennsylvania’
Website and public programs celebrate Dickinson’s pivotal role in setting the stage for the American Revolution.