Saving the Past, Shaping the Future in 2024
Revisit recent educational events hosted by HCA in an effort to preserve the past and shape the future at historic sites across the state.
Scott A.M.E. Zion Church listed in the National Register of Historic Places
The historic Scott A.M.E. Zion Church has officially been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Senator Chris Coons visits New Castle Court House with Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy
U.S. Senator Chriss Coons and Ambassador to Australia Carolina Kennedy recently visited New Castle’s historic sites.
Shades of Spring 2024 across First State historic sites
See the varied colors of recent native planting projects taking root at sites like Belmont Hall and the annual blossoming of tulips along the coast in Lewes as spring arrives at Delaware’s historic sites.
Shipwreck artifacts undergo months-long desalination process
Before they can be displayed for public viewing, historic artifacts from the HMS DeBraak and the Roosevelt Inlet shipwrecks must have salt carefully removed.
Small Grants available from Delaware Preservation Fund
Program supports preservation activities at historic properties and districts. Deadline: Dec. 16, 2016.
State Review Board for Historic Preservation to meet Aug. 23
The State Review Board for Historic Preservation will host a summer meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
State Review Board to meet Jan. 17
The Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation will meet at the Center for Material Culture on Jan. 17.
Supporters celebrate historic listing of Scott A.M.E. Zion Church
Supporters of the Scott African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church in Wilmington came together in May 2024 to celebrate the historic structure’s listing in the National Register of Historic Places. […]
Surveying the landscape of the ‘Delaware Wedge’
Imperfect land survey techniques of the 18th century created a tract of disputed land covering hundreds of acres that wasn’t federally recognized as Delaware’s until 1921.
Sussex Gardeners deck the halls of the Zwaanendael Museum
Holiday display through December 2016 features preserved flowers, fruit, evergreen branches and other plant material.
Sussex Gardeners make the holidays lively at Zwaanendael Museum
This recent holiday season, the Sussex Gardeners designed festive arrangements with live plants to decorate the Zwaanendael Museum.
Taking a closer look at the Cooch-Dayett Mill
Students from the University of Delaware learning what it takes to develop plans for a historic site will be sharing their thoughts with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), its supporters, and its newsletter subscribers through a series of articles the students penned about their time spent proposing ideas for the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site near Newark.
Thank you, volunteers!
The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs thanks its many past and present volunteers for their substantial impact to preserving and interpreting Delaware history.
The Christina River Watershed Cleanup: Celebrating 30 Years
For the past three decades, the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site has been among several along the Christina River and its tributaries where volunteers annually help clean up the local waterways! Join this year’s effort on Saturday, April 2.
The division congratulates four esteemed retirees
Four long-time employees of the division have announced their retirement. Join us in celebrating their stories and contributions.