Division honored with preservation award
2016 Bamberger Historic Preservation Award recognizes improvements to four state-owned historic properties in New Castle.
Division mourns the loss of Brian Cannon
The division celebrates the life and legacy of former New Castle Court House Museum lead interpreter Brian Cannon, who passed away this July.
Division mourns the loss of Leoné Cahill-Krout
On July 25, 2025, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) lost a friend and beloved colleague, Leoné Cahill-Krout. Leoné joined HCA in January 2024 as a part-time […]
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs 2024 annual report
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) has released its 2024 annual report, which explores how the agency is preserving Delaware’s historical legacy by giving voice to diverse perspectives, telling different stories and reaching out to new visitors.
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to amend historic tax credit regulation
Due to legislative and operational changes, the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is proposing changes to the regulations pertaining to the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. A copy […]
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs welcomes new staff members
Join the division in welcoming its newest staff members, who bring a passion for history and a wealth of experience working with historic sites.
Division prioritizes preservation
Find out how the State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program supported preservation efforts and incentives throughout Delaware in 2021.
Division produces rack cards advertising the state’s museums and DeBraak tours
Cards evoke the experiences that visitors can expect when they visit these iconic places in Delaware history.
Division releases 2016 annual report
Report demonstrates how the agency is helping to preserve Delaware history and how it is sharing that history with the public.
Division releases 2023 annual report
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs has released its 2023 annual report, which explores how the agency is preserving Delaware’s historical legacy by giving voice to diverse perspectives, telling different stories and reaching out to new visitors.
Division staff members lend a hand at the Delaware Veterans Home
Seventeen individuals volunteered their services in September 2016.
Division to hold public meetings seeking input for Delaware’s 2018–2022 State Historic Preservation Plan
Five meetings to be held at locations across the state during March 2017.
Division to sponsor 14 free programs during November 2016
18th Century Market Fair, candle making and music of World War I among the events to be presented.
Division to sponsor 15 special events during August 2019
Sherlock Holmes comes to Delaware, a screening of “How to Train Your Dragon—The Hidden World” and the history of women’s suffrage in the First State to be featured.
Division to sponsor 16 special events during June 2017
Man’s Best Friend, Separation Day and a wine-glass painting party among the events to be presented.
Division to sponsor 24 special programs during June 2016
DeBraak tours, the 18th Annual Chautauqua and an evening of readings by Delaware poets and authors among the events to be presented.