National park interpretive signs unveiled on Dover Green
Signs tell the story of The Green’s role in Delaware history.
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.
National Preservation Awards nominations now open
The National Trust of Historic Places is seeking nominations for the 2022 National Preservation Awards. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Feb. 17.
Native-American heritage to be spotlighted at division museums during September 2017
Programs on Delaware’s Lenape and Nanticoke Indian tribes to be featured.
Negro Travelers’ Green Book program at the New Castle Court House Museum on March 16, 2019
Program on the travel and vacation guidebook for people of color during the segregation era
Never to be forgotten or lost again
John Dickinson Plantation burial ground for enslaved men, women and children, and for free African Americans who died on the site, to be preserved and interpreted.
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 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 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.
New Castle History Camp
Travel through history with us this summer at the FREE New Castle History Summer Camp! This years camp will be focused on the early history of New Castle and feature the history of the American Revolution in New Castle and the Ratification of the Constitution. At the end of each day you’ll test your skills as a […]
New Castle History Camp explores native roots
The second New Castle History Summer Camp inspired youngsters to explore northern Delaware’s early history as archaeologists and historians.
New display to debut at The Old State House
A new display opening soon at The Old State House in Dover delves into the past and present legislative process in the State of Delaware.
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.
One year after Del. native honored for challenging inequality, Milton community leaders weigh in
It’s been a year since a historic marker honoring Milton’s Bryan Stevenson was erected. Learn more about the impact it’s had so far.