CORRECTION–‘African Americans on the Eastern Shore’ lecture at Lewes Public Library on Feb. 15, 2020
Due to high demand, program moved from Zwaanendael Museum to the Lewes Public Library.
CORRECTION–Delaware’s 24th annual Chautauqua, Sept. 8–11, 2022
Tent shows to showcase entertainment and the artists who brought it to life.
CORRECTION: Save the date — 2022 Chautauqua
Tent shows to showcase entertainment and the artists who brought it to life.
Delaware Digital History Museum provides opportunities to experience First State history … from home
Online museum showcases items from the State’s collections of art and objects, as well as digital exhibits, virtual tours of museums and historic sites, and videos and images of historic landmarks and architecture.
Delaware’s State museums reopening with self-guided tours
Visitation now permitted in accordance with Gov. Carney’s Phase I reopening of the state.
Delaware’s 22nd annual Chautauqua: ‘Women’s Work: Campaigning for Social Change’ on Sept. 10, 11, 19 and 20, 2020
All activities to be presented free via Zoom; registration required.
Delaware’s 23rd annual Chautauqua, Sept. 9–12, 2021
American enterprise and ingenuity will be brought to life in “The I’s Have It: Industry, Innovation, and Invention.”
Delaware’s Chautauqua tent shows move to September during 2018
“All Aboard: Delaware and the Railroad” to take place from Sept. 13 to 15, 2018. #netde #delawarehistory #beaches #activities #events #historic_sites
Delaware’s Felix Darley offers contemporary holiday illustrations
Delaware’s own Felix Darley created some of the first Americanized, contemporary images of Santa. Learn more about his work and roots in the First State.
Dickinson/Zwaanendael museums add Tuesday hours
Both museums now open Tuesday through Saturday.
Disney film ‘Moana’ to be featured at Buena Vista Movie Night on the Lawn on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017
Free outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food on the grounds of one of Delaware’s most historic estates.
Division celebrates African American History Month 2021
Five free, virtual programs streamed live on the Web.
Division celebrates African American History Month 2022
Five of the month’s six events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the Black community has made to the culture and history of the United States.
Division celebrates Black History Month 2023
Eight of the month’s events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the African American community has made to the culture and history of the United States.
Division celebrates National Women’s History Month 2021
Three free, virtual programs streamed live on the Web.
Division celebrates Women’s History Month 2022
Join the Division in March to learn about women in Delaware history, the HMS DeBraak and more!
Division celebrates Women’s History Month 2023
Six division-sponsored events honor and celebrate women’s lives and historic achievements.
Division launches on-line calendar of events
Calendar provides comprehensive, long-term listings of programs taking place at the division’s five museums, and at the Buena Vista Conference Center.
Division museums add Thursday operating hours
Visitation guidelines in keeping with Gov. Carney’s Phase II reopening of the state.
Division museums closed on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017
New Castle Court House Museum, the Johnson Victrola Museum, The Old State House, the John Dickinson Plantation and the Zwaanendael Museum closed for the holiday.
Division museums resume standard hours
Resumption of hours in keeping with Gov. John Carney’s lifting of the COVID-19 state of emergency on July 13, 2021.