HCA staff earn annual Department of State honors
Staff members with HCA have been recognized by their peers in recent months, including one who was named employee of the year.
Hebron Methodist Church outside Georgetown added to the National Register of Historic Places
Structure is an outstanding example of rural Methodist churches from the 19th century.
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The division needs your input for its Strategic Plan Fiscal Year 2022–2026.
Historic chair at Old State House offers a glimpse into what it takes to gather regional, First State History
By Dave Holsten, interpreter at The Old State House For decades, visitors to The Old State House in Dover have passed by a regal walnut chair with curved lines and […]
Historic New Castle celebrates Separation Day
Dozens of Delawareans and visitors to Historic New Castle, including Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez and staff from the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs […]
Historic photos brought back to life
A little water and a matter of a few hours can revive the dried-out fibers of old, misshapen photos so they can return to their flat forms.
Historic sites enhance Delaware beach vacations
Several historic places are located within a 20-mile radius of Delaware’s Atlantic coast.
Historic Tax Credit programs are going digital
Owners of historic buildings will soon have new ways to apply for both the state and federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit programs.
Historical holiday happenings
Division to sponsor nine special events, including four winter-holiday-themed activities, between Nov. 28, 2019 and Jan. 1, 2020.
History abounds near Delaware’s beaches
A wealth of historic sites are open for visitation.
History at the beach—the Women’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain
Rehoboth Beach landmark was built in 1929.
History museums and historic sites urged to complete national survey
American Association for State and Local History Survey seeks data on visitation to historic sites and organizations across the United States and Canada.
History organizations urged to complete national visitation survey
American Association for State and Local History seeks data for 2020 report; 2019 version now available
History organizations urged to complete national visitation survey
American Association for State and Local History seeks data for 2020 report.
History organizations urged to complete national visitation survey
Data used to monitor and report on in-person visitation trends at history museums, historic sites and other history organizations in the United States.
History Revival: “To Give My Voice in the Matter of Independence”
What was life in Delaware like at the time of independence? What factors and conditions had shaped the colony soon-to-be state, and influenced its people? Who were the participants in […]
History Revival: “To Give My Voice in the Matter of Independence”
The Declaration of Independence is one of the central documents of the founding and development of the United States. In 1776, the ideas contained in this document held significant ramifications […]
History Revival: Americans in King George III’s Army; Service in a Loyalist Regiment during the American Revolutionary War
Lead Historical Interpreter at Zwaanendael, Mark Wilson, will discuss be portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment, and learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist in […]
History Revival: The Fighting Along the Delaware River in 1777
Historian Michael Harris will highlight George Washington’s efforts to keep the British Navy out of Philadelphia in the fall of 1777. Highlights will include the fighting for Billingsport and Fort […]
History Revival: Truly a Public House
During the Colonial Era Taverns, often called Public Houses of Entertainment, were multipurpose structures meant to serve the community. In Dover, Delaware, there were two taverns on opposing sides of […]