Loyalist on the Lawn
Meet our costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment. Learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist from Lewes during the Revolutionary War. Other rotating […]
Loyalist on the Lawn
Meet our costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment. Learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist from Lewes during the Revolutionary War. Other rotating activities may be available. […]
May is Delaware Archaeology Month!
Program designed to promote the study and conservation of the state’s archaeological resources.
Museum professionals visit the CMC
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) was honored to host the Delaware Museum Association for its end-of-summer meeting this year. The event was held at the Center […]
Museums of the State of Delaware closed on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 due to winter storm
National Weather Service predicting significant storm.
Myths of the Mason Dixon line
Did you know that Delaware is in a relatively unique position when it comes to the Mason-Dixon line? Read on to find out more.
National conference encourages a more inclusive historical narrative
This fall, several HCA staff members traveled to Philadelphia for the eighth annual Slave Dwelling Project Conference, a collaborative initiative to help Americans embrace a more inclusive narrative of national history.
New Castle History Camp explores native roots
The second New Castle History Summer Camp inspired youngsters to explore northern Delaware’s early history as archaeologists and historians.
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.