Pardon our appearance: Work underway at Richardson
Work is ongoing to restore the exterior of historic Richardson Hall, HCA’s home in downtown Dover. Learn more about what’s been going on.
Participate in the future of Cooch’s Bridge
Tell us what activities and amenities you’d like to see at the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site by filling out an anonymous survey.
Pathways to expand access to John Dickinson Plantation in 2023
Next year, the public will get new access to the John Dickinson Plantation thanks to a pathways project that will connect the site to the St. Jones Reserve.
Planning for preservation: HCA unveils new strategic plan
The Division’s new Strategic Plan sets a course for preserving Delaware’s historical places and spaces for all ages and abilities to learn about local history.
Planning So Our Historic Places Have a Future
By Alice Guerrant It’s important every so often to step back and evaluate what you’ve done so that you can see if you need to change something. Every five years, […]
Portraits of former Gov. and Mrs. Markell added to the State Portrait Collection
Collection includes more than 200 works depicting many of the state’s most notable public figures.
PROGRAM RESCHEDULED–‘Listen Up! African-American History’ program at Dover, Del.’s Old State House rescheduled from Feb. 4 to March, 11, 2017
Program features local youth performing their own spoken-word compositions that bring to light the history of Delaware’s African-Americans and women.
Programs on America’s struggle for independence among 20 special events sponsored by the division during July 2016
Spoken-word program and lecture on Independence Day, plus patriotic music among the sponsored events.
Progress report on improvements to state-owned historic properties in New Castle
State is investing $350,000 for projects at the New Castle Court House Museum, Arsenal, Academy and Green.
Public comment sought regarding Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief grant awards
Division seeks input on its finding that the selected projects will not adversely affect historic properties.
Public outreach aims to engage a new community at John Dickinson Plantation
The division is seeking descendants of those who lived, worked and died at the John Dickinson Plantation in an effort to tell the stories of Indigenous and free, indentured and enslaved people of color who have been overlooked in historical accounts.
Quilt Documentation Day to take place at Lewes Presbyterian Church on April 30, 2016
Project is designed to record the rich tradition of quilt-making in the state of Delaware and to help preserve its legacy for future generations.
Recapturing the stories of Black beaches
“Recapturing Black Beaches: A Shared Story Project” is an oral history initiative designed to memorialize and uplift stories of what it has been like to recreate at Delaware’s beaches as a person of color throughout history.
Recent capital improvement projects at the Buena Vista conference center
Part of a master planning process designed to safeguard the property’s historical integrity and improve visitors’ experiences.
Recent excavations suggest Buena Vista outbuilding historically used as privy
Archaeological excavations at the Buena Vista property have uncovered the real use of a small, white outbuilding.
Reflecting on history in Spring 2024: Revisiting HCA events
This spring welcomed many notable events at Delaware’s historic sites and museums, including many that have helped educate the next generation.