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.
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.
Collection close-up: ‘La Femme avec Carte’
New research finds history of a painting once plundered by Nazis in WWII in the State of Delaware’s museum collection.
Collection close-up: 20th century snapshot
New research has further identified an unknown African American couple’s portrait from the Collections Program.
Collection close-up: Miss Sussex County Amateur 2000 donation
This small collection of objects is symbolic of Kathy Carpenter’s life and the LGBTQ+ community in Sussex County, Delaware.
Collection close-up: Sen. Marie Pinkney donations
Delaware State Senator Marie Pinkney’s historic moment in politics is commemorated by a small collection of objects that represent her personal process and drive as senator since 2020.
Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site undergoing another revolution
Major renovations to the granary and carriage house at the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site are nearing an end as the public is invited to inform next steps in the site’s latest revolution during an Aug. 28 virtual public meeting.
Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site receives $800,000 National Parks System grant
Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site intends to use a generous semiquincentennial grant for structure rehabilitation and grounds improvements.
Creating a network for Delaware’s DuPont Schools
Communities across the state are aiming to preserve the legacy of Delaware’s DuPont Schools, which educated students of color during a time of racial segregation.
Delaware Department of State receives Tourism Champion Award from Kent County Tourism
Agency honored for its contributions to the tourism and hospitality industries in Kent County.
Delaware Friends of Folk kick off new concert season
The Delaware Friends of Folk have returned to The Old State House for a 10th season of family-friendly concerts.
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation meeting on Jan. 18, 2017
Agenda to include a presentation by architectural historian Robin Krawitz on the Jackson-Wilson House in Wilmington which has been nominated for placement in the National Register of Historic Places.
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation to hold annual business meeting Oct. 18
The State Review Board for Historic Preservation will hold its annual business meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Dover and virtually.
Delaware students experience historical field trip
More than 200 local students descended on The Dover Green in May for the “Saving the Past, Shaping the Future” field trip.