National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week, March 6–8, 2023
Annual gathering promotes sound federal preservation policy and programs.
National Park Service releases reports on historic preservation tax incentives
Annual and statistical reports for 2015 now available.
National Park Service workshop on Fort Casimir to be held in New Castle, Del., May 20–24, 2019
Workshop will explore archaeological prospection techniques at the site of Fort Casimir which was built by the Dutch in 1651.
New Book, Wilmington: Preservation and Progress, Available at the Division’s Online History Store
Book provides a photographic history of the architecture of Wilmington, Del.’s business district between 1984 and today.
Notice of public comment regarding amendments to the regulations governing the Historic Preservation Tax Credit program
Final date to submit comments is July 30, 2014.
One-teacher Millsboro schoolhouse listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Built in 1897, the Godwin School once educated up to 30 students per year.
Online map of National Register-listed properties gets a makeover
Upgrades to the Cultural and Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) restore access to historic property information and feature new map layers.
Preservation Planning 2012 – Drafting Goals
By Alice Guerrant, Historic Archaeologist Our statewide historic preservation plan continues to move forward! Last month, we spent a day at Buena Vista Conference Center with preservationists and planners from around the state to hash out a set of goals based on all of the comments that we’ve been given. It was a very productive […]
Preservation Planning 2012: Update from Public Meetings
By Alice Guerrant, Historic Archaeologist Our efforts to update the historic preservation plan are moving steadily forward. The Division has held public meetings across the state to hear from our citizens about the problems and issues that most concern them. Over 70 people attended these meetings and we heard a wide range of issues and […]
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 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief grant awards
Division seeks input on its finding that the selected projects will not adversely affect historic properties.
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.
Public input sought for Brandywine Creek Greenway
Public meetings and online survey seek input on a plan to preserve and enhance the natural, cultural, historic, recreational resources and trails surrounding the Brandywine Creek in Delaware.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Proposed new regulations pertaining to the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit program
New regulations pertaining to the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit program have been proposed.
Recent capital improvement projects at the Buena Vista conference center
Part of a master planning process designed to safeguard the property’s historical integrity and improve visitors’ experiences.
Rehabilitation of keeper’s house set to begin at Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Work will begin this spring and continue into the summer of 2018.