Division to sponsor 6 virtual programs in May 2021
The archaeology series “History Unearthed,” “Trivia Night” and “The Wreck of the DeBraak” will be explored.
Division to sponsor eight free programs during January 2017
Highlights include Prohibition in Delaware, patriotic music during World War I and culinary traditions of Sussex County.
Division to sponsor five special events during May 2019
Dover Days, A Day in Old New Castle and the Zwaanendael Maritime Festival among programs to be offered.
Division to sponsor four virtual programs during January 2021
Cross-stitching, the wreck of the DeBraak, artist Francis Barraud and forgotten presidents to be explored.
Division to sponsor four virtual-programs during December 2020
Wreath making; Elizabeth Battell, proprietrix of the Golden Fleece Tavern; season’s eatings; and Delaware’s canning history to be explored.
Division to sponsor nine special events during June 2019
Separation Day, Black Music Month Celebration and a historic preservation symposium among programs to be offered.
Division to sponsor seven programs during April 2021
Programs help to tell the story of the First State’s contributions to the history and culture of the United States.
Division to sponsor seven special events during January 2018
Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and programs on E.R. Johnson’s yacht, the Caroline, and buccaneers in the Delaware Bay.
Division to sponsor seven special events during January 2019
Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, early jazz and the Avery’s Rest archaeological site.
Division to sponsor seven special events during January 2020
Highlights include a program on William Penn’s role in the founding of Dover, activities celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a concert by CoroAllegro.
Division to sponsor seven special events during May 2017
Highlights include Dover Days presentations, the Zwaanendael Museum’s Sixth Annual Maritime Festival and A Day in Old New Castle.
Division to sponsor three live virtual-programs during November 2020
Programs to explore mysteries of history, Abraham Lincoln’s election as president and London in wartime.
Division unveils updated geographic information system for Delaware’s historic properties
Web-based system is now available for public use.
Division Welcomes Five New Historic-site Interpreters
Working at the state’s museums, these employees help bring Delaware history to life.
Division welcomes six new staff members
New employees include a curator of education, a physical plant trades mechanic, an executive housekeeper at Buena Vista, a property manager for the Cooch’s Bridge campus and construction project-managers at agency-managed sites across the state.
Division welcomes two new employees
Janis Oppenheimer will serve as site supervisor at the Buena Vista Conference Center; Annie Fenimore will serve as lead historic-site interpreter at the John Dickinson Plantation.
Division World War II photographic exhibit at Seaford Museum closed on May 31, 2016
EXHIBIT CLOSED on May 31, 2016
Division-sponsored events in August 2023
Join the division at museums and historical sites across the state for a series of summertime events.
Division-sponsored events in January 2024
Ring in the New Year at historic sites and museums across the state by attending the division’s programs and events throughout the month.
Division-sponsored events in September 2023
Join the division for dozens of events statewide this September.
Division-sponsored programs in April 2022
Highlights include a lecture series on the War of 1812 and several Dutch-themed activities.