Historic sites enhance Delaware beach vacations
Several historic places are located within a 20-mile radius of Delaware’s Atlantic coast.
Historical holiday happenings
Division to sponsor nine special events, including four winter-holiday-themed activities, between Nov. 28, 2019 and Jan. 1, 2020.
History abounds near Delaware’s beaches
A wealth of historic sites are open for visitation.
History at the beach—the Women’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain
Rehoboth Beach landmark was built in 1929.
History was made here: Belmont Hall
A spotlight on the historic Smyrna home of Delaware patriot Thomas Collins.
History was made here: Cooch-Dayett Mills
Historic Newark mill was built in the 1830s.
History was made here: Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Iconic Sussex County structure helped guide mariners for more than 100 years.
History was made here: Hale-Byrnes House
Gen. George Washington and the high command of the Continental Army held a council of war here on Sept. 6, 1777.
History was made here: The Dover Green
Town commons served as a central meeting place for over 200 years.
History was made here: The New Castle Green
Town commons was laid out by the Dutch in the 1650s.
Honoring World AIDS Day in Delaware
On Dec. 1, the world will honor World AIDS Day. Here in Delaware, we’re hoping to shine a light on the important stories of those disproportionately impacted by stigma and discrimination.
John Dickinson Plantation closed on Aug. 26 and 27, 2017 in support of Dover Air Force Base Open House
“Thunder Over Dover” is a free, two-day event that will feature aerial demonstrations, displays of current and historical aircraft, and more.
John Dickinson Plantation named a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience
A Site of Conscience is a place of memory that confronts both the history of what happened there and its contemporary legacies.
Johnson Victrola Museum closed from June 6 to 30, 2016
Museum will re-open on July 1, 2016 after completion of construction activities.
Johnson Victrola Museum reopens second floor; adds displays
Gallery had been closed since June 2020.
July 10, 2021 trivia event at Johnson Victrola Museum cancelled
Event called off due to the potential for excessive heat.