Division releases 2019 annual report
Report illustrates how the agency is preserving and protecting Delaware’s cultural legacies for future generations.
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.
History organizations urged to complete national visitation survey
American Association for State and Local History seeks data for 2020 report; 2019 version now available
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.
A December to remember!
Photographic chronicle of events during December 2019 sponsored by the division and its partnering organizations.
Division welcomes six new staff members
New employees include a curator of education, a physical plant trades mechanic, an executive housekeeper at Buena Vista, a property manager for the Cooch’s Bridge campus and construction project-managers at agency-managed sites across the state.
Division to sponsor seven special events during January 2020
Highlights include a program on William Penn’s role in the founding of Dover, activities celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a concert by CoroAllegro.
Historical holiday happenings
Division to sponsor nine special events, including four winter-holiday-themed activities, between Nov. 28, 2019 and Jan. 1, 2020.
Buena Vista Holiday Open House cancelled
Dec. 7, 2019 event cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
History was made here: Hale-Byrnes House
Gen. George Washington and the high command of the Continental Army held a council of war here on Sept. 6, 1777.
