Buena Vista welcomes springtime guests
The rain didn’t dampen a spring visit to Buena Vista this past May. Save the date for a public movie event coming this October.
Call for papers: 2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium
Organizers of the 2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium are calling for presentations for the April 27 event.
Call for papers: 2025 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium
Lecture abstracts for the annual Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium on April 5, 2025, will be accepted through March 3.
Carolyn Apple receives a Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award
Division volunteer honored for her efforts in saving the William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.
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 Delaware’s LGBTQ+ history with a new online resource
Over the last year, the division has collected information about some of Delaware’s impactful LGBTQ+ stories throughout history. Take a sneak peek of what the project has in store by learning more about a new resource launched this month.
Celebrate Pride Month by exploring Delaware’s LGBTQ+ history
This June, the Division is celebrating Pride month by diving deeper into LGBTQ+ history. What we’ve learned will soon be shared with the public through a new digital platform celebrating this important part of Delaware’s history.
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Day in Old New Castle May 17
On May 17, 2025, Day in Old New Castle celebrates 100 years of festivals allowing locals and visitors to tour the city’s historic homes and landmarks. Day in Old New […]
Celebrate the winter holidays at Delaware’s historic sites
Celebrate the winter holidays at Delaware’s historic sites and soak up the sights courtesy of HCA’s horticulture staff and volunteers.
Celebrating Delaware Day 2023 through photographs
A call to celebrate Delaware’s rich history through photographs was answered by some talented local photographers in this year’s contest.
Celebrating Juneteenth across the state
Delaware historic sites reflect and look forward in honor of Juneteenth 2023.
Celebrating the life of Dover’s Nena Todd
Nena Todd, who led a beautifully impactful life in addition to a long-term tenure working for HCA, will be remembered for a legacy of sharing diverse traditions and storytelling.
Centreville’s Dauneport property listed in National Register of Historic Places
The Dauneport property, a collaboration of two women in the early 1900s, has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
CHRIS upgrade adds thousands of documents
An upgrade to a web-based GIS tool used in preservation projects has meant thousands of documents more readily available to the public.
City of Lewes adopts ordinance requiring archaeological investigation for certain development projects
City officials have adopted an ordinance that will require archaeological investigation ahead of large development projects.
City of New Castle receives Certified Local Government status
Designation encourages successful preservation programs and practices.