May is Delaware Archaeology Month!
Program designed to promote the study and conservation of the state’s archaeological resources.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.