State of Delaware to acquire historic property at Cooch’s Bridge, the site of the state’s only Revolutionary War battle
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to administer the home and surrounding property at the heart of the site.
State Review Board for Historic Preservation to meet Aug. 23
The State Review Board for Historic Preservation will host a summer meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
State Review Board to meet April 20, 2022; will consider National Register nomination of Dauneport
Board will review a National Register of Historic Places nomination for Dauneport, a historic New Castle County property.
State Sen. Nicole Poore visits the New Castle Court House Museum to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums
Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
Submit photos — and win prizes — during the Delaware Day Adventure, Dec. 3–12, 2021
Explore the division’s museums, learn and explore Delaware history, and submit photos to win a prize.
Sunshine Plein Air Artists paint Buena Vista
Artwork created on July 28, 2020 depicts a variety of outdoor scenes at the historic property.
Supporters celebrate historic listing of Scott A.M.E. Zion Church
Supporters of the Scott African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church in Wilmington came together in May 2024 to celebrate the historic structure’s listing in the National Register of Historic Places. […]
Sussex County boasts new listing in the National Register of Historic Places
One-teacher school in Millsboro was built in 1897.
Sussex Gardeners deck the halls of the Zwaanendael Museum
Holiday display through December 2016 features preserved flowers, fruit, evergreen branches and other plant material.
Sussex Gardeners make the holidays lively at Zwaanendael Museum
This recent holiday season, the Sussex Gardeners designed festive arrangements with live plants to decorate the Zwaanendael Museum.
Sussex Gardeners to decorate Zwaanendael Museum for the holidays
Decorations presented in conjunction with the Lewes Lights event.
Take a seaside vacation—and see where Delaware’s modern history began
Delaware’s Atlantic Ocean resorts offer a wide variety of historical attractions including Swanendael, the site of Delaware’s first European settlement.
Taking a closer look at the Cooch-Dayett Mill
Students from the University of Delaware learning what it takes to develop plans for a historic site will be sharing their thoughts with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), its supporters, and its newsletter subscribers through a series of articles the students penned about their time spent proposing ideas for the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site near Newark.
The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs welcomes new staff
Join the Division in welcoming its newest staff members, who bring a wealth of experience in working with the public, historic sites, programs and more.
The division welcomes new staff members
Join the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs in welcoming its newest staff members, who bring a wealth of experience working with historic sites and a passion for history.
The Green Book: Acclaimed guide included Delaware locations for travelers of color
During the Jim Crow era, an annual travel guide for the African American community helped readers find places to eat and sleep. In Delaware, 17 properties are listed statewide. Read on to learn more about the importance of the Delaware Green Book.