Our Museums
Administered by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the five museums of the State of Delaware tell the story of the First State’s contributions to the history and culture […]
Painting Party at Buena Vista on Feb. 18, 2016
Professional artist provides guests with step-by-step instruction.
Presidents Day program on George Washington’s 110 rules of civility at The Old State House on Feb. 17, 2019
Program explores Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior and discusses how they were practiced by subsequent American presidents together with their relevance to contemporary American politics.
PROGRAM CANCELLED: ‘A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat, Part Two’—Dec. 9, 2017 lecture at Zwaanendael Museum
Dec. 9, 2017 program cancelled and incorporated into March 24, 2018 program.
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 ‘from the dark side’ to be featured at the New Castle Court House Museum in October 2017
“William Penn Day” plus readings and historical theater to be featured.
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 presentation of First State National Historical Park’s Historic Resource Study on Oct. 25, 2018
Study will help the park plan for the future.
Quilt Documentation Day to take place at Lewes Presbyterian Church on April 30, 2016
Project is designed to record the rich tradition of quilt-making in the state of Delaware and to help preserve its legacy for future generations.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates re-opening of Fort Christina National Historic Landmark
Landmark is situated on the approximate site of the first permanent European settlement in Delaware.
Save the date — 2021 Chautauqua
Entitled, “The I’s Have It: Industry, Innovation, and Invention,” activities to take place in Lewes and New Castle during September 2021.
Schedule of Events, September 10, 2022
New Castle Court House Museum Facebook livestream and in-person on the New Castle Green All programs are free. Programs are offered in-person and some via Facebook livestream. “Songs of a […]
Schedule of Events, September 11, 2022
New Castle Court House Museum Facebook livestream and in-person in The New Castle Visitor Center at The Arsenal due to the weather All programs are free and are offered in-person […]
Schedule of Events, September 8, 2022
Zwaanendael Museum in-person and livestreamed on You Tube All programs are free and open to the public. Travelling Victrola Demonstration – 12:00 p.m. Join former historical interpreter Kay Powell as […]
Schedule of Events, September 9, 2022
Zwaanendael Museum in-person and livestreamed on You Tube All programs are free and open to the public. Travelling Victrola Demonstration – 12:00 p.m. Join former historical interpreter Kay Powell as she […]
Submit photos — and win prizes — during the Delaware Day Adventure, Dec. 3–12, 2021
Explore the division’s museums, learn and explore Delaware history, and submit photos to win a prize.