New curatorial assistant reflects on the importance of archaeology
When you think of archaeology, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it’s an image of someone pulling ancient relics out of the ground with a trowel, […]
New display to debut at The Old State House
A new display opening soon at The Old State House in Dover delves into the past and present legislative process in the State of Delaware.
New exhibit puts impact of Civilian Conservation Corps on display
The historical impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the First State is on display through a new exhibit at Legislative Hall.
New Historic Tax Credit Program online system is now live
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs recently launched its new digital submission process for the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HPTC) program. This program offers tax incentives for the […]
New pavilion unveiled at Belmont Hall
A large, open-air pavilion was recently constructed at Kent County’s historic Belmont Hall as a way to welcome weddings and other gatherings.
Night and Day: A UD student’s first impressions of the Cooch Homestead
This post is the first of several written by UD students studying at Cooch’s Bridge about their experience at the historic site.
Not just a battlefield: Meet Cooch’s Bridge, the little-raced thoroughbred
By Leoné Cahill-Krout, Cooch’s Bridge historic site supervisor Most people (in Delaware, at least) who hear “Cooch’s Bridge” probably think of the historic site known as the only Revolutionary land […]
One year after Del. native honored for challenging inequality, Milton community leaders weigh in
It’s been a year since a historic marker honoring Milton’s Bryan Stevenson was erected. Learn more about the impact it’s had so far.
Pardon our appearance: Work slated for New Castle Court House Museum
Construction is expected to be underway this summer at the New Castle Court House Museum as repairs and replacements are completed on the structure’s wood railings and areas around the […]
Pardon our appearance: Work underway at Richardson
Work is ongoing to restore the exterior of historic Richardson Hall, HCA’s home in downtown Dover. Learn more about what’s been going on.
Participate in the future of Cooch’s Bridge
Tell us what activities and amenities you’d like to see at the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site by filling out an anonymous survey.
Patrick O’Brien: Painting History Talk at Kalmar Nyckel Foundation July 18
Award-winning maritime artist Patrick O’Brien will give a talk on his artistic process, “Painting History with Patrick O’Brien,” at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, at the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation in Wilmington.
PROGRAM RESCHEDULED–‘Listen Up! African-American History’ program at Dover, Del.’s Old State House rescheduled from Feb. 4 to March, 11, 2017
Program features local youth performing their own spoken-word compositions that bring to light the history of Delaware’s African-Americans and women.
Programs on America’s struggle for independence among 20 special events sponsored by the division during July 2016
Spoken-word program and lecture on Independence Day, plus patriotic music among the sponsored events.
Public input sought for next Statewide Historic Preservation Plan
The State Historic Preservation Office will soon be updating Delaware’s Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, which relies on input from all stakeholders, including members of the general public. The Statewide Historic […]
Public meeting on preservation set for Sept. 17
The State Historic Preservation Office invites the public to join in a conversation about historic preservation issues in Delaware. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17, […]