Pages Tagged With: "History"

Locating Delaware’s DuPont “Colored” Schools

The Story of the DuPont “Colored” Schools In the 1920s -1930s, as part of a large-scale rebuilding campaign spearheaded by the Delaware School Auxiliary Association (DSAA), industrialist and philanthropist Pierre S. du Pont, funded the construction of modern, architect designed schools across the state of Delaware. The campaign included 90 schools for African American and […]




May 17, 2014 event celebrates the 375th anniversary of the arrival of Antoni Swart in New Sweden

On Saturday, May 17, 2014, the New Sweden Centre is sponsoring a celebratory event marking the 375th anniversary of the arrival of Anthony, a Black man later known as Antoni Swart, who was among the first colonists of New Sweden which centered on Fort Christina in present-day Wilmington, Del.




Meet the group that brings the holiday spirit to the Zwaanendael Museum

Every year, the Sussex Gardeners help decorate Lewes for the holidays, including the Zwaanendael Museum. Learn more about this unique club.




Millsboro’s Burton-Blackstone-Carey Store added to the National Register of Historic Places

Town’s oldest–known commercial building with intact historic-fabric was built in the 1840s.




Museums for All webinar on Nov. 19, 2020

Initiative dedicated to expanding community access to museums across the nation.




Museums of the State of Delaware 2018–2019 winter-holiday schedule

Enjoy the season and learn about the First State’s many contributions to the history and culture of the United States.




Museums of the State of Delaware closed on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 due to winter storm

National Weather Service predicting significant storm.




Museums of the State of Delaware open for Juneteenth

Holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.




Museums of the State of Delaware to shift to winter schedules

Wednesday visitation to be added, tours expanded to 45 minutes.




Music education: A mission of the Victor Talking Machine Company

Beginning in 1911, the company promoted the use of the phonograph for music-appreciation lessons for students in kindergarten through college.




Myths of the Mason Dixon line

Did you know that Delaware is in a relatively unique position when it comes to the Mason-Dixon line? Read on to find out more.




National park interpretive signs unveiled on Dover Green

Signs tell the story of The Green’s role in Delaware history.




National Park Service workshop on Fort Casimir to be held in New Castle, Del., May 20–24, 2019

Workshop will explore archaeological prospection techniques at the site of Fort Casimir which was built by the Dutch in 1651.




National Preservation Awards nominations now open

The National Trust of Historic Places is seeking nominations for the 2022 National Preservation Awards. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Feb. 17.




National Women’s History Month events among eight special programs at division museums during March 2019

Activities honor and celebrate women’s lives and historic achievements.




Native-American heritage to be spotlighted at division museums during September 2016

Programs on Delaware’s Lenape and Nanticoke Indian tribes to be featured. Updated Sept. 8, 2016.
Programs on Delaware’s Lenape and Nanticoke Indian tribes to be featured.