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24th Annual Chautauqua, “That’s Entertainment”

Thursday, September 8, 2022 — Friday, September 9, 2022 outside the Zwaanendael Museum in LewesANDSaturday, September 10, 2022 — Sunday, September 11, 2022 outside the New Castle Court House Museum in New Castle *Programs – Live and Livestreamed *Entertaining and Educational *Experiences for All Ages *Interact with Historical Legends! All programs are free and open […]




287th Army Band video-records performances at Buena Vista

Videos part of the band’s virtual holiday-concert-series, “The 12 Days of Christmas.”




50th anniversary of Johnson Victrola Museum celebrated during 2017

Museum highlights the life and achievements of Dover’s native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of The Victor Talking Machine Company.




Adventure film ‘Jumanji’ to be featured at Buena Vista Movie Night on the Lawn on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018

In addition to the film, this free outdoor, family-fun event includes activities, music and food.




Allen McLane symposium to take place in Dover on Oct. 25, 2014

Programs to shine a spotlight on the life and military career of the American patriot from Duck Creek (Smyrna), Del.




America’s Heavy Hitter—The B-17 Flying Fortress

Third in a series of articles exploring the subjects of images from the state’s William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.




April Events Hosted by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA)

Point of contact: Dana Behling, Communications Manager | dana.behling@delaware.gov   The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs hosts a variety of events each month at our various museums and historic sites, located throughout the state. Our events are always free admission unless otherwise stated. For more information about these and other upcoming events, see our […]




Archaeological symposium at the New Castle Court House Museum on April 29, 2017

Program seeks to identify the uniqueness of the Colonial cultures in the Delaware Valley in the 17th and 18th centuries.




Archaeological symposium at the New Castle Court House Museum on May 7, 2016

Program seeks to identify the uniqueness of the early colonial cultures in the region.




Battle of the Chesapeake program at The Old State House on Oct. 13, 2018

Naval engagement played a decisive role in America’s victory in its struggle for independence from Great Britain.




Blast from the past: Reliving HCA’s winter events

Candle-making, merry-making and reliving history filled this fall and winter. If you missed our events, mark your calendar for next year!




Buena Vista fall event on Oct. 8, 2022

Free one-day-only affair showcases one of Delaware’s most historic estates.




Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018

Event to feature decorations and children’s craft activities, plus self-guided tours of the home and refreshments.




Buena Vista Movie Night to feature ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ on Saturday, July 23, 2016

Outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food.




Buena Vista spring event on Saturday, May 14, 2022

Free one-day-only affair showcases one of Delaware’s most historic estates.




Buena Vista Spring Open House on Saturday, April 13, 2019

One-day-only event showcases one of Delaware’s most historic homes