Celebrating Juneteenth across the state
Delaware historic sites reflect and look forward in honor of Juneteenth 2023.
Ceremony marks opening of ‘New Castle: Three Forts, One Community’ exhibit
Exhibit examines the 17th-century struggle for control of New Castle, Del. by the Dutch, Swedes and English.
Collection close-up: 20th century snapshot
New research has further identified an unknown African American couple’s portrait from the Collections Program.
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of John Dickinson’s revolutionary ‘Letters From a Farmer in Pennsylvania’
Website and public programs celebrate Dickinson’s pivotal role in setting the stage for the American Revolution.
Cooch’s Bridge homestead tours resume in March 2023
Introductory program on the history of the Cooch’s Bridge homestead, focal point of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War land battle.
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.