Pages Tagged With: "Historical & Cultural Affairs"

Descendant Community Engagement Group public forums set for Nov. 28, Dec. 1

The public is invited to participate in forums on Nov. 28 and Dec. 1 to learn more about the division’s work engaging descendant communities.




Descendent community public forum set for April 13

The public is invited to learn more about the inclusive work being done at the John Dickinson Plantation and through the formation of a Descendant Community Engagement Group.




Desiree Williams promoted to site manager of Buena Vista Conference Center

One of Delaware’s most historic homes serves as a site for business gatherings and government meetings as well as receptions, parties and celebrations.




Details in Delaware: Butler’s pantries

Check out some historic Delaware pantry examples to see that you don’t need a butler to have a butler’s pantry.




Details in Delaware: Homsey Architects

Did you know Homsey Architects, based in Wilmington, was one of the first woman-led architectural firms in Delaware?




Details in Delaware: Oil cloth

Explore the beauty of oil cloth, a decorative floor covering first used in the 18th century.




Details in Delaware: Serpentine stone

A greenish gemstone was once popular as a building material, but had its flaws. Read on to learn more about serpentine stone.




Details in Delaware: The Green Book

Throughout Delaware, you can find places that were once featured in The Green Book, which offered safe travel information for African Americans.




Developments in Cultural and Historical Resources Information Systems (CHRIS)

Article from the Oct. 30, 2015 edition of NCSHPO News, an e-news publication of the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.




Digging into Delaware history

Symposium shares information on archaeological investigations, historical research and artifacts.




Diversity in Delaware History: A webinar series

The Diversity in Delaware History webinar series returns in 2022 as a way for people to better understand the diverse stories found throughout the First State’s history. This monthly event is free and open to the public.




Division announces summer hours

Museums and historic sites will be expanding their days of operation until next winter. Admission is free at all sites.




Division Archaeologist to Speak at International Meeting in the Netherlands

Craig Lukezic to discuss Fort Casimir, established by the Dutch in 1651 in what is now New Castle, Del.




Division bids farewell to Curator of Archaeology Chuck Fithian

Twenty-eight-year veteran left the agency on June 30, 2014.




Division bids farewell to Manny Carrar

Longtime physical-plant maintenance superintendent retired after 28 years of service.




Division celebrates accomplishments and looks to the future during all-staff meeting

Publicizing the division’s American Alliance of Museums’ accreditation and social-media best practices among topics discussed.