Details in Delaware: Butler’s pantries
Check out some historic Delaware pantry examples to see that you don’t need a butler to have a butler’s pantry.
Details in Delaware: Homsey Architects
Did you know Homsey Architects, based in Wilmington, was one of the first woman-led architectural firms in Delaware?
Details in Delaware: Oil cloth
Explore the beauty of oil cloth, a decorative floor covering first used in the 18th century.
Details in Delaware: Serpentine stone
A greenish gemstone was once popular as a building material, but had its flaws. Read on to learn more about serpentine stone.
Details in Delaware: Shutters
Have you ever noticed shutters on a historic home and wondered about the differing types and styles? Learn more about why those differences exist.
Details in Delaware: The Green Book
Throughout Delaware, you can find places that were once featured in The Green Book, which offered safe travel information for African Americans.
Dickinson/Zwaanendael museums add Tuesday hours
Both museums now open Tuesday through Saturday.
Digging into Delaware history
Symposium shares information on archaeological investigations, historical research and artifacts.
Disney film ‘Moana’ to be featured at Buena Vista Movie Night on the Lawn on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017
Free outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food on the grounds of one of Delaware’s most historic estates.
Division announces summer hours
Museums and historic sites will be expanding their days of operation until next winter. Admission is free at all sites.
Division celebrates African American History Month 2021
Five free, virtual programs streamed live on the Web.
Division celebrates African American History Month 2022
Five of the month’s six events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the Black community has made to the culture and history of the United States.
Division celebrates Black History Month 2023
Eight of the month’s events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the African American community has made to the culture and history of the United States.
Division celebrates new interns in 2022
Join the Division in welcoming its newest interns across the state.
Division celebrates Women’s History Month 2022
Join the Division in March to learn about women in Delaware history, the HMS DeBraak and more!
Division completes exterior rehabilitation of the Zwaanendael Museum
Work included cleaning, replacement of weather-damaged shutters and repainting all remaining window frames and shutters.