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, […]
Public outreach aims to engage a new community at John Dickinson Plantation
The division is seeking descendants of those who lived, worked and died at the John Dickinson Plantation in an effort to tell the stories of Indigenous and free, indentured and enslaved people of color who have been overlooked in historical accounts.
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.
Renovations continue for Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Painting of the lighthouse will continue during the summer as the visitor center remains open to the public.
Revealing history at Cooch’s Bridge
A new online database from Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site is launching this fall. The Bridging Histories Project: African American Database at Cooch’s Bridge is the start of efforts to share […]
Revitalized Weldin House to welcome new tenants
After years of restoration efforts, guided by strong community connections, Wilmington’s Weldin House is ready to welcome a new generation of community-building tenants.
Rockwood Estate Historic District receives update in the National Register listing
Updates to Wilmington’s historic Rockwood Museum and Park expand the understanding of its architectural and social importance in the mid-19th and early-20th centuries.
Save the date for Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation annual meeting Oct. 16
Mark your calendar for the next annual business meeting of the Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Save the date! Delaware historic sites full of events for Fall 2025
From a “History Revival” to informative and adventurous hikes to history-making spaces, Delaware’s museums and historic sites boast a full slate of events for all ages to enjoy as summer […]