African American History Month programs spotlighted during February 2020
Highlights include programs on Black leaders in the Women’s Suffrage Movement, African Americans on the Eastern Shore and screenings of the three-part “American Epic” which explores how the ordinary people of America were given the opportunity to make records for the first time.
African-American History Month programs among 18 special events at division museums during February 2018
Highlights include programs on African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, the evolution of Black recorded music and African-American archaeology in Delaware.
Archaeology and history symposium at Dover’s Old State House on April 22, 2023
Day-long series of activities to highlight archaeological investigations, historical research and related topics for the state and surrounding areas.
Battle of the Chesapeake program at The Old State House on Oct. 12, 2019
On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., The Old State House, located at 25 The Green in Dover, Del., will offer a multi-media presentation by historic-site interpreter Tom Welch […]
Buena Vista Holiday Open House cancelled
Dec. 7, 2019 event cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
CARES Act Recover Grants available for coronavirus relief
Humanities-based organizations eligible for up to $10,000; applications accepted from May 1 to 15, 2020.
Celebrating the life of Dover’s Nena Todd
Nena Todd, who led a beautifully impactful life in addition to a long-term tenure working for HCA, will be remembered for a legacy of sharing diverse traditions and storytelling.
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of John Dickinson’s revolutionary ‘Letters From a Farmer in Pennsylvania’
Website and public programs celebrate Dickinson’s pivotal role in setting the stage for the American Revolution.
Consulting services sought to conduct historical research on Avery’s Rest
Avery’s Rest contains archaeological evidence of 17th century and early 18th century colonial occupation. The due date for submission of proposals has been extended to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.
Cooch’s Bridge homestead tours resume in March 2023
Introductory program on the history of the Cooch’s Bridge homestead, focal point of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War land battle.
Dan Citron to join division as historic sites program manager
Position responsible for coordinating programming and visitor engagement at the State of Delaware’s museums and historic properties.
Declaration of Independence to be read aloud in front of The Old State House on July 4, 2020
Recitations to take place at 2 and 4 p.m.
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse to be repainted
Project expected to be completed before summer’s end 2020.
Delaware Forest Service publishes guide to big trees of Delaware
State’s largest trees includes a Nordmann fir and tamarack at Buena Vista, and a Douglas fir at Belmont Hall.
Delaware State Historic Preservation Office recent accomplishments
Office’s programs help to preserve Delaware’s historic places and unique cultural identity.
Delaware’s State museums reopening with self-guided tours
Visitation now permitted in accordance with Gov. Carney’s Phase I reopening of the state.
Digitizing pieces of Cooch’s Bridge history
Scanning, transcribing and researching the Richard Rodney Cooch and Anne Bedford Cooch Doran Collection By Leoné Cahill-Krout, Cooch’s Bridge historic site supervisor, and Wade Catts, professional historian It is hard […]
Division celebrates Women’s History Month 2023
Six division-sponsored events honor and celebrate women’s lives and historic achievements.
Division launches At Home Concert Series
New digital feature highlights local music and historic sites across the First State.
Division museums closed; public encouraged to engage with Delaware history via social media
Museums closed on March 24, 2020 in response to the coronavirus state of emergency.
Division now offering tours of the hull of the DeBraak, a shipwrecked 18th-century British warship
Tours taking place through Sept. 26, 2019.