Division-sponsored events in August 2023
Join the division at museums and historical sites across the state for a series of summertime events.
Division-sponsored events in January 2024
Ring in the New Year at historic sites and museums across the state by attending the division’s programs and events throughout the month.
Division-sponsored events in September 2023
Join the division for dozens of events statewide this September.
Division-sponsored programs in December 2023
Join staff at historic sites and museums across the state for several programs and events, including holiday themes, this December.
Division’s accomplishments and future plans reviewed at all-staff meeting
Meeting gave staff members an opportunity to review recent successes and examine future plans.
Division’s exhibit of World War II photographs at Middletown Historical Society closed on July 21, 2017
Exhibit, which closed on July 21, 2017, featured photographs taken by Dover, Del. native William D. Willis from 1943 to 1945.
Dover receives Certified Local Government status
Designation encourages successful preservation programs and practices in Delaware’s capital city.
Dover’s Old State House launches coffee-hour lecture series
New series of history lectures to be held during the time period just after people have left work for the day.
Dover’s space connection coming to the library
Some of the earliest examples of space gear produced by workers in the heart of the First State will be on display at the Dover Public Library.
DSU freshmen present fresh perspectives on Delaware history
Students participated in programs at four Delaware historic sites in July 2015.
DSU students to present history activities for the public at four Delaware museums
Aug. 2, 2014 activities to offer fresh perspectives on Delaware history.
DuPont Schools study to expand with story map
A recent survey by the Division and its partners have revealed the history of Delaware’s dozens of DuPont Schools. Now a new story map will help bring them to life.
Ed Gillespie named Delaware Department of State Employee of the Year
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ physical-plant maintenance supervisor commended for service above and beyond his required duties.
Ed Gillespie named Department of State Employee of the Third Quarter
Division’s physical-plant maintenance supervisor commended for outstanding service and leadership.
Edward McWilliams earns state of Delaware’s Management Development Certificate
Only seven state employees have graduated from this challenging program since 2003.
Emergency Undertakings Shed Light on Delaware’s Historic Dikes
Article on the need for rehabilitation of the dikes in and around the City of New Castle, Del.