Pages Tagged With: "History"

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 celebrates African American History Month 2021

Five free, virtual programs streamed live on the Web.




Division celebrates African American History Month 2022

Five of the month’s six events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the Black community has made to the culture and history of the United States.




Division celebrates Black History Month 2023

Eight of the month’s events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the African American community has made to the culture and history of the United States.




Division celebrates National Women’s History Month 2021

Three free, virtual programs streamed live on the Web.




Division celebrates new interns in 2022

Join the Division in welcoming its newest interns across the state.




Division celebrates Women’s History Month 2022

Join the Division in March to learn about women in Delaware history, the HMS DeBraak and more!




Division celebrates Women’s History Month 2023

Six division-sponsored events honor and celebrate women’s lives and historic achievements.




Division completes exterior rehabilitation of the Zwaanendael Museum

Work included cleaning, replacement of weather-damaged shutters and repainting all remaining window frames and shutters.




Division employee makes National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 40-Under-40 list

Carlton Hall, a cultural preservation specialist and historian in the Delaware State Historic Preservation Office was honored for his research into the state’s African-American history.




Division gets help for improvements at historic Darley and Hale-Byrnes houses

Delmarva Power, state Rep. Dennis E. Williams, the Delaware General Assembly and the Delaware Society for the Preservation of Antiquities thanked for their efforts.




Division honored with preservation award

2016 Bamberger Historic Preservation Award recognizes improvements to four state-owned historic properties in New Castle.




Division honored with prestigious History in Progress Award

Only four projects in the entire nation were honored with the award in 2014.




Division launches on-line calendar of events

Calendar provides comprehensive, long-term listings of programs taking place at the division’s five museums, and at the Buena Vista Conference Center.




Division mourns the loss of Brian Cannon

The division celebrates the life and legacy of former New Castle Court House Museum lead interpreter Brian Cannon, who passed away this July.