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.
Guided visitation to the African burial ground at the John Dickinson Plantation
Programs explore the experiences of the enslaved and free African Americans who lived, labored and died on the John Dickinson Plantation.
Hale-Byrnes House to receive $47,610 grant from the Longwood Foundation
Funding will be used for repair of deteriorating mortar joints at the building’s gables and chimneys.
Halloween Family Fun Day at Woodburn: The Governor’s Residence on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017
Activities will include tours of the home, games and crafts.
HCA celebrates the life of farmer Wayne “Phil” Proud
HCA’s Buena Vista recently hosted a celebration of life for New Castle’s Wayne “Phil” Proud. He was 85.
HCA joins Flavor Flav at local music, culture fest
Staff from HCA recently joined Flavor Flav and Grouchy Greg Watkins at the Delaware Art Museum at this year’s Hip Hop Cultural Summit.
Hebron Methodist Church outside Georgetown added to the National Register of Historic Places
Structure is an outstanding example of rural Methodist churches from the 19th century.
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Historic chair at Old State House offers a glimpse into what it takes to gather regional, First State History
By Dave Holsten, interpreter at The Old State House For decades, visitors to The Old State House in Dover have passed by a regal walnut chair with curved lines and […]