Historic New Castle celebrates Separation Day
Dozens of Delawareans and visitors to Historic New Castle, including Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez and staff from the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs […]
Historic sites enhance Delaware beach vacations
Several historic places are located within a 20-mile radius of Delaware’s Atlantic coast.
History abounds near Delaware’s beaches
A wealth of historic sites are open for visitation.
History museums and historic sites urged to complete national survey
American Association for State and Local History Survey seeks data on visitation to historic sites and organizations across the United States and Canada.
History organizations urged to complete national visitation survey
American Association for State and Local History seeks data for 2020 report.
History organizations urged to complete national visitation survey
Data used to monitor and report on in-person visitation trends at history museums, historic sites and other history organizations in the United States.
History still being made in New Castle with city’s first female mayor sworn in at museum site
The New Castle County Court House Museum was the site of another historic moment as the city’s first female mayor was sworn in to office.
History was made here: The Dover Green
Town commons served as a central meeting place for over 200 years.
Holiday party to take place at the John Dickinson Plantation on Dec. 4, 2016
Sponsored by the Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion. Reservations required by Nov. 21, 2016.
How the Division supports educators
Are you an educator looking to expand history lessons into relevant experiences? Let us help!
Independence Mall listed in the National Register of Historic Places
On June 3, 2025, Independence Mall along Concord Pike in northern Delaware was listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its local significance associated with architecture and commerce. […]
Interim governors throughout First State history: When lieutenant governors transition to governor
This January, Delaware’s lieutenant governor briefly served as its head of state. Learn more about this rare occurrence throughout history.
Interpreting local history ahead of Semiquincentennial
HCA staff reflect on inclusive interpretation at Revolution at 250 Symposium As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Independence next July, museums, historic sites and the […]
Iron Hill area church added to National Register
African Union Church and Cemetery of Iron Hill, located southwest of Newark, Del., listed on Sept. 9, 2021.
John Dickinson Plantation honored with Award of Excellence
Museum honored for its project “Search, Discovery, and Interpretation of the African Burial Ground at the John Dickinson Plantation.”
John Dickinson Plantation hosts activities that bring history to life at Make a Splash 2024
Hundreds of area students visited the John Dickinson Plantation this spring to learn about the importance of water throughout history.