Collections close-up: Two quilts from two different centuries, sharing a common thread
Explore the interesting connection and historical roots of locally made quilts that are part of the state’s historic collections.
Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site
Site is closed to the public, except for registered tour participants. The Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site includes the Cooch Homestead and Cooch-Dayett Mill complex. The site is currently transitioning from […]
Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site undergoing another revolution
Major renovations to the granary and carriage house at the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site are nearing an end as the public is invited to inform next steps in the site’s latest revolution during an Aug. 28 virtual public meeting.
Cooch’s Bridge homestead to host public tours
Tour the homestead at the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site and learn about its role in American history.
Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site receives $800,000 National Parks System grant
Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site intends to use a generous semiquincentennial grant for structure rehabilitation and grounds improvements.
CORRECTION–Delaware’s 24th annual Chautauqua, Sept. 8–11, 2022
Tent shows to showcase entertainment and the artists who brought it to life.
CORRECTION: Save the date — 2022 Chautauqua
Tent shows to showcase entertainment and the artists who brought it to life.
Court of Chancery comes to New Castle Court House Museum
The New Castle Court House Museum, one of the oldest courthouses in the country, has once again played host to court hearings.
Creating a network for Delaware’s DuPont Schools
Communities across the state are aiming to preserve the legacy of Delaware’s DuPont Schools, which educated students of color during a time of racial segregation.
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse repainted
Built in 1885, beacon is located in the harbor of Lewes, Del.
Delaware Friends of Folk kick off new concert season
The Delaware Friends of Folk have returned to The Old State House for a 10th season of family-friendly concerts.
Delaware history joins new Equal Justice Initiative site
The Equal Justice Initiative’s new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Alabama explores the legacy of slavery and the lives of enslaved people through art and artifacts, including a whipping post removed from Delaware just four years ago.
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation meeting on Jan. 18, 2017
Agenda to include a presentation by architectural historian Robin Krawitz on the Jackson-Wilson House in Wilmington which has been nominated for placement in the National Register of Historic Places.
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation meeting on Jan. 19, 2022
Board to review National Register nomination for Robert Mitchell House in Hockessin, Del.
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation meeting to take place on April 17, 2019
Meeting will include review of the amended nomination of Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places.
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation meeting to take place remotely on Feb. 24, 2021
Board to review National Register nomination for the African Union Church and Cemetery of Iron Hill.