African American History Month programs among 13 special events at division museums during February 2019
Highlights include programs on the Underground Railroad, Black recording artists and record labels from the early 20th century, and First African Baptist Church cemeteries in Philadelphia.
African American History Month programs among 16 special events at division museums in February 2017
Highlights include African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, a program on jazz pianist “Fats” Waller, and a presentation on historic properties listed in the National Register since the 1980s that are significant to African-American communities throughout the state.
African American History Month programs spotlighted during February 2020
Highlights include programs on Black leaders in the Women’s Suffrage Movement, African Americans on the Eastern Shore and screenings of the three-part “American Epic” which explores how the ordinary people of America were given the opportunity to make records for the first time.
African-American History Month programs among 18 special events at division museums during February 2018
Highlights include programs on African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, the evolution of Black recorded music and African-American archaeology in Delaware.
Archaeology and history symposium at Dover’s Old State House on April 22, 2023
Day-long series of activities to highlight archaeological investigations, historical research and related topics for the state and surrounding areas.
Battle of the Chesapeake program at The Old State House on Oct. 12, 2019
On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., The Old State House, located at 25 The Green in Dover, Del., will offer a multi-media presentation by historic-site interpreter Tom Welch on the Battle of the Chesapeake, a decisive naval engagement of the American Revolutionary War in which a French fleet under Adm. de Grasse paved […]
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 cancelled
Dec. 7, 2019 event cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
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 Open House on Saturday, April 13, 2019
One-day-only event showcases one of Delaware’s most historic homes
CANCELLED: ‘Governor’s Halloween Family Fun Fest’ at Woodburn: The Governor’s Residence on Oct. 27, 2018
Event cancelled due to anticipated heavy rain and wind.
CANCELLED: ‘Lantern Tours of the Plantation’ at the John Dickinson Plantation on Oct. 26, 2018
Program cancelled based on anticipated heavy rain and wind.
Celebrate A Day in Old New Castle this May
Old New Castle comes alive May 21 with tours of historical estates, colonial craftsmen, historical reenactments and tours of tall ships.
Celebrate Delaware’s LGBTQ+ history with a new online resource
Over the last year, the division has collected information about some of Delaware’s impactful LGBTQ+ stories throughout history. Take a sneak peek of what the project has in store by learning more about a new resource launched this month.
Celebrate Native American culture in downtown Dover, Del. on Sept. 2, 7 and 14, 2019
Spotlighting the Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware, events will include music, drumming, dancing, crafts and lectures.