First State National Historical Park Hosts Naturalization Ceremony at New Castle Court House Museum
The New Castle Court House Museum and First State National Historical Park recently hosted a naturalization ceremony for 20 people from 12 different countries.
First State National Historical Park to be created
Legislation passed in Congress in December 2014; awaiting President Obama’s signature.
For historical preservation, climate is key
Find out what it takes to preserve artifacts with environmental controls, maintenance and continuous monitoring as climate conditions change.
For the love of history: A Q&A with Susan Emory
Susan Emory is a historic site interpreter at The Old State House, and has been sharing Delaware history for decades.
Former president of Ghana visits John Dickinson Plantation
Leader in Dover to deliver Delaware State University commencement address.
Fort Christina National Historic Landmark re-opens for the summer of 2016
Partnership between the division, First State National Historical Park and Kalmar Nyckel Foundation made re-opening possible.
Four division staff members named Department of State Employee of the Second Quarter
Employees helped save the life of one of their co-workers.
Fourteenth annual Delaware Day competition winners announced
Program encourages students to study the U.S. Constitution.
Free admission beginning Aug. 31, 2016 for ‘Lost off Lewes: The British warship DeBraak’
Tours explore the surviving hull section of an 18th-century shipwreck.
Friends of Cooch’s Bridge named 2024 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award honorees
The Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site have been recognized for their dedication as one of the 2024 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award honorees.
Gathering public input on the 2018-2022 Statewide Historic Preservation Plan: New on-line survey available
Survey seeks feedback on the needs and issues facing historic places in Delaware.
Get involved in Preservation50, the golden anniversary celebration of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
Activities to take place through October 2016.
Goodbye Howard
Long-term volunteer Howard Fulcher to leave the division at the end of July 2015.
Gov. Carney celebrates national accreditation of Delaware’s state-museum system
American Alliance of Museums’ accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
Gov. Markell pardons Underground Railroad conductor Samuel D. Burris
Delaware man was convicted on Nov. 2, 1847 of aiding slaves escaping from their owners.
Gov. Markell unveils interpretive sign marking the location of Fort Casimir
Ceremony coincides with the announcement of a $71,500 grant for archaeological investigations at the New Castle site.