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.
Save the date! Delaware historic sites full of events for Fall 2025
From a “History Revival” to informative and adventurous hikes to history-making spaces, Delaware’s museums and historic sites boast a full slate of events for all ages to enjoy as summer […]
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.
Sunshine Plein Air Artists paint Buena Vista
Artwork created on July 28, 2020 depicts a variety of outdoor scenes at the historic property.
Sussex Gardeners deck the halls of the Zwaanendael Museum
Holiday display through December 2016 features preserved flowers, fruit, evergreen branches and other plant material.
Sussex Gardeners to decorate Zwaanendael Museum for the holidays
Decorations presented in conjunction with the Lewes Lights event.
Take a seaside vacation—and see where Delaware’s modern history began
Delaware’s Atlantic Ocean resorts offer a wide variety of historical attractions including Swanendael, the site of Delaware’s first European settlement.