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.
History was made here: The New Castle Green
Town commons was laid out by the Dutch in the 1650s.
Holiday party to take place at the John Dickinson Plantation on Dec. 4, 2016
Sponsored by the Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion. Reservations required by Nov. 21, 2016.
Honoring Delaware’s Native American heritage
Long before colonial settlers reached American shores, Native American tribes had already established a long history. Learn more about the first people of the First State as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November.
Honoring World AIDS Day in Delaware
On Dec. 1, the world will honor World AIDS Day. Here in Delaware, we’re hoping to shine a light on the important stories of those disproportionately impacted by stigma and discrimination.
How the Division supports educators
Are you an educator looking to expand history lessons into relevant experiences? Let us help!
How women and textile-making skills revolutionized computing
Despite discrimination and setbacks, women have often played integral roles when given a chance to participate in industries historically held by men, particularly in the STEM fields – science, technology, […]
Interconnecting stories and experiences
A future vision for Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site must begin with the idea of interconnectedness, one UD student suggests.
Interim governors throughout First State history: When lieutenant governors transition to governor
This January, Delaware’s lieutenant governor briefly served as its head of state. Learn more about this rare occurrence throughout history.
Interpreting local history ahead of Semiquincentennial
HCA staff reflect on inclusive interpretation at Revolution at 250 Symposium As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Independence next July, museums, historic sites and the […]
Interpreting the past at Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site
Students from the University of Delaware learning what it takes to develop plans for a historic site will be sharing their thoughts with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), its supporters, and its newsletter subscribers through a series of articles the students penned about their time spent proposing ideas for the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site near Newark.