New Castle Academy garden wall repaired
Deteriorating section of the wall was cleaned and repointed.
New Castle Court House Museum featured in ‘Before They Were States’ podcast
Podcast explores the history of the American states before they joined the union.
New Castle Court House Museum publishes ’19 Days of Suffrage’
Series of 19 Facebook posts about the women’s suffrage movement in Delaware and the nation.
New Castle Court House Museum reopens after installation of a fire sprinkler system
Historic building reopened after being closed since Dec. 31, 2021 for the installation of a fire sprinkler system.
New Castle Court House Museum’s ‘Uniquely New Castle’ photo contest
Photo submission ends Oct. 31. Voting open Nov. 1 to 7, 2020.
New Castle Court House to add sprinkler system
Museum closed from Dec. 31, 2021 through the spring of 2022.
New Castle Green street lamp repaired
Old lamp given a complete overall.
Newly published book explores the life and legacy of Delaware statesman John Dickinson
Publication a joint effort of the Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion, the Delaware Department of State and the Delaware Heritage Commission.
Old Dover Independence Day on July 3, 2021
Activities include sack racing, tug ‘o war, lawn games, walking tours, and historical interpreters, dressed in period clothing, reciting the Declaration of Independence.
Portraits of former Gov. and Mrs. Markell added to the State Portrait Collection
Collection includes more than 200 works depicting many of the state’s most notable public figures.
Presidents Day program on George Washington’s 110 rules of civility at The Old State House on Feb. 17, 2019
Program explores Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior and discusses how they were practiced by subsequent American presidents together with their relevance to contemporary American politics.
PROGRAM RESCHEDULED–‘Listen Up! African-American History’ program at Dover, Del.’s Old State House rescheduled from Feb. 4 to March, 11, 2017
Program features local youth performing their own spoken-word compositions that bring to light the history of Delaware’s African-Americans and women.
Programs ‘from the dark side’ to be featured at the New Castle Court House Museum in October 2017
“William Penn Day” plus readings and historical theater to be featured.
Programs on America’s struggle for independence among 20 special events sponsored by the division during July 2016
Spoken-word program and lecture on Independence Day, plus patriotic music among the sponsored events.
Progress report on improvements to state-owned historic properties in New Castle
State is investing $350,000 for projects at the New Castle Court House Museum, Arsenal, Academy and Green.
Public comment sought regarding Sheriff’s House rehabilitation and use plan
First State National Historical Park to hold public meeting on March 8, 2017 in New Castle.