Dover receives Certified Local Government status
Designation encourages successful preservation programs and practices in Delaware’s capital city.
Dover’s Old State House launches coffee-hour lecture series
New series of history lectures to be held during the time period just after people have left work for the day.
Dover’s space connection coming to the library
Some of the earliest examples of space gear produced by workers in the heart of the First State will be on display at the Dover Public Library.
DSU freshmen present fresh perspectives on Delaware history
Students participated in programs at four Delaware historic sites in July 2015.
DSU students to present fresh perspectives on Delaware history on July 22, 2017
Free interactive, history-related activities to be presented at four historic sites located in Dover, Del.
DSU students to present history activities for the public at four Delaware museums
Aug. 2, 2014 activities to offer fresh perspectives on Delaware history.
DuPont Schools study to expand with story map
A recent survey by the Division and its partners have revealed the history of Delaware’s dozens of DuPont Schools. Now a new story map will help bring them to life.
Dutch-American Friendship Day
Fun events with a touch of history are planned for Dutch-American Friendship Day at the Zwaanendael Museum on Saturday, April 16.
Dutch-American Heritage Day at the Zwaanendael Museum on Nov. 18, 2017
Dutch-American Heritage Day commemorates Nov. 16, 1776, the date when the Netherlands became the first nation to recognize the newly independent United States.
Emergency Undertakings Shed Light on Delaware’s Historic Dikes
Article on the need for rehabilitation of the dikes in and around the City of New Castle, Del.
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Enhanced digital spreadsheet offers redesign of Plantation Stories Project
The public will soon be able to explore information on a handful of the free and enslaved people who lived, worked and died at the John Dickinson Plantation through an enhanced online spreadsheet that is part of a larger Plantations Stories Project.
EVENT CANCELLED: Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Dec. 9, 2017
Event cancelled due to inclement weather.
EVENT CHANGE OF VENUE: ‘First People of the First State: 12,000 Years, 300 Years and One Year’ program on Sept. 2, 2017 moved indoors due to inclement weather
Sept. 2, 2017 event moved from outdoors on the Dover Green to indoors at The Old State House.
EVENT CHANGE OF VENUE: Location changed for Sept. 13 to 15, 2018 Chautauqua programs in Lewes, Del.
Program explores the importance of railroads to America’s economy and way of life, and their impact on Delaware.
EVENT POSTPONED–‘Post Cards of the Past’ presentation at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on May 1, 2016
Sunday, May 1, 2016 event to be rescheduled.