Grantham-Edwards-McComb House added to the National Register of Historic Places
Property once owned by Col. Henry S. McComb, one of the founders of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Grants available for historic properties
The National Park Service’s Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program is accepting applications through Tuesday, Feb. 22, to support programs for the rehabilitation of historic properties and the economic development of rural communities.
Greg Buchman promoted to physical-plant trades mechanic
Tradesman has been a member of the division’s Preservation Maintenance Team since 2012.
Hale-Byrnes House to receive $47,610 grant from the Longwood Foundation
Funding will be used for repair of deteriorating mortar joints at the building’s gables and chimneys.
Harriet Tubman Day to be celebrated on March 11, 2017
Events to be held at the Delaware History Museum and Friends Meeting House in Wilmington.
Hats off to the staff, volunteers, partners and friends of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs!
Dec. 14, 2015 event recognized people who made a difference in 2015.
HCA staff earn annual Department of State honors
Staff members with HCA have been recognized by their peers in recent months, including one who was named employee of the year.
Hebron Methodist Church outside Georgetown added to the National Register of Historic Places
Structure is an outstanding example of rural Methodist churches from the 19th century.
Help bring history and cultural legacies to life
Make a lasting impact by volunteering for the Division in various positions across Delaware.
Historic sites enhance Delaware beach vacations
Several historic places are located within a 20-mile radius of Delaware’s Atlantic coast.
Historic Tax Credit programs are going digital
Owners of historic buildings will soon have new ways to apply for both the state and federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit programs.
History abounds near Delaware’s beaches
A wealth of historic sites are open for visitation.
History still being made in New Castle with city’s first female mayor sworn in at museum site
The New Castle County Court House Museum was the site of another historic moment as the city’s first female mayor was sworn in to office.
History was made here: Belmont Hall
A spotlight on the historic Smyrna home of Delaware patriot Thomas Collins.
History was made here: Cooch-Dayett Mills
Historic Newark mill was built in the 1830s.
History was made here: Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Iconic Sussex County structure helped guide mariners for more than 100 years.