Explore the DuPont Schools story map: New digital feature now available
A story map chronicling dozens of early 20th century schools built for African American and Native American students in Delaware is now available for the public to explore.
Explore the storied history of Old Christ Church
Learn more about the history of a Sussex County church and the effort to list it as a National Historic Landmark.
Federal fiscal year 2018 review: Three Delaware properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places
By Madeline Dunn, Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ historian and National Register of Historic Places coordinator
First State National Historical Park Hosts Naturalization Ceremony at New Castle Court House Museum
The New Castle Court House Museum and First State National Historical Park recently hosted a naturalization ceremony for 20 people from 12 different countries.
First State National Historical Park to be created
Legislation passed in Congress in December 2014; awaiting President Obama’s signature.
For the love of history: A Q&A with Susan Emory
Susan Emory is a historic site interpreter at The Old State House, and has been sharing Delaware history for decades.
Fort Christina National Historic Landmark re-opens for the summer of 2016
Partnership between the division, First State National Historical Park and Kalmar Nyckel Foundation made re-opening possible.
Fort Christina offers a green space and history this summer
First State National Historical Park site to offer tours and public programming.
Fort Christina offers a historical destination this summer
Partner site of the First State National Historical Park to host summer 2018 events
FREE New Castle History Camp, July 25–29, 2022
Children ages 10 to 13 are invited to explore the storied past of one of America’s most historic towns in this free history camp.
Friends of Folk Concert Series 2021-2022
Series presents a wide-variety of folk-music styles from across the region in the warm acoustics of The Old State House.
Gov. and First Lady Carney to greet Halloween trick-or-treaters at Woodburn
Trick-or-treaters invited to the governor’s home on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Gov. Carney to speak at John Dickinson Plantation on June 12, 2018
Gov. Carney will be the featured speaker for the annual meeting of the Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion.
Gov. Markell unveils interpretive sign marking the location of Fort Casimir
Ceremony coincides with the announcement of a $71,500 grant for archaeological investigations at the New Castle site.
Grantham-Edwards-McComb House added to the National Register of Historic Places
Property once owned by Col. Henry S. McComb, one of the founders of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Grants available for historic properties
The National Park Service’s Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program is accepting applications through Tuesday, Feb. 22, to support programs for the rehabilitation of historic properties and the economic development of rural communities.