Celebrate Delaware’s LGBTQ+ history with a new online resource
Over the last year, the division has collected information about some of Delaware’s impactful LGBTQ+ stories throughout history. Take a sneak peek of what the project has in store by learning more about a new resource launched this month.
Celebrate Pride Month by exploring Delaware’s LGBTQ+ history
This June, the Division is celebrating Pride month by diving deeper into LGBTQ+ history. What we’ve learned will soon be shared with the public through a new digital platform celebrating this important part of Delaware’s history.
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Day in Old New Castle May 17
On May 17, 2025, Day in Old New Castle celebrates 100 years of festivals allowing locals and visitors to tour the city’s historic homes and landmarks. Day in Old New […]
Celebrate the winter holidays at Delaware’s historic sites
Celebrate the winter holidays at Delaware’s historic sites and soak up the sights courtesy of HCA’s horticulture staff and volunteers.
Celebrating Delaware Day 2023 through photographs
A call to celebrate Delaware’s rich history through photographs was answered by some talented local photographers in this year’s contest.
Celebrating furry friends throughout history at the Dover Library
Through a continued partnership with the Dover Public Library, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs has presented “Dog Years: Delaware Pups of the Past and Present.” Visit the […]
Celebrating Juneteenth across the state
Delaware historic sites reflect and look forward in honor of Juneteenth 2023.
Celebrating the life of Dover’s Nena Todd
Nena Todd, who led a beautifully impactful life in addition to a long-term tenure working for HCA, will be remembered for a legacy of sharing diverse traditions and storytelling.
Celebration brings Preservation50 to a close
Event to take place on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 in Smyrna, Del.
Centreville’s Dauneport property listed in National Register of Historic Places
The Dauneport property, a collaboration of two women in the early 1900s, has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
CHRIS upgrade adds thousands of documents
An upgrade to a web-based GIS tool used in preservation projects has meant thousands of documents more readily available to the public.
City of Lewes adopts ordinance requiring archaeological investigation for certain development projects
City officials have adopted an ordinance that will require archaeological investigation ahead of large development projects.
City of New Castle receives Certified Local Government status
Designation encourages successful preservation programs and practices.
Collection close-up: ‘La Femme avec Carte’
New research finds history of a painting once plundered by Nazis in WWII in the State of Delaware’s museum collection.
Collection Close-Up: ‘Spirit of Independence’
This 1976 limited-edition print series explores the notion of independence for America’s Bicentennial.
Collection close-up: 20th century snapshot
New research has further identified an unknown African American couple’s portrait from the Collections Program.