History was made here: Hale-Byrnes House
Gen. George Washington and the high command of the Continental Army held a council of war here on Sept. 6, 1777.
History was made here: Prince George’s Chapel
Dagsboro landmark was built in 1755 and named for the English prince who would later become King George III.
History was made here: The Dover Green
Town commons served as a central meeting place for over 200 years.
History was made here: The New Castle Green
Town commons was laid out by the Dutch in the 1650s.
Holiday party to take place at the John Dickinson Plantation on Dec. 4, 2016
Sponsored by the Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion. Reservations required by Nov. 21, 2016.
Honoring Delaware’s Native American heritage
Long before colonial settlers reached American shores, Native American tribes had already established a long history. Learn more about the first people of the First State as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November.
Honoring World AIDS Day in Delaware
On Dec. 1, the world will honor World AIDS Day. Here in Delaware, we’re hoping to shine a light on the important stories of those disproportionately impacted by stigma and discrimination.
How embracing cultural differences informs historic perspectives
More inclusive historical narratives start with broadening the perspectives of historians themselves. Learn more about how HCA is embracing equity among peers, communities and the public by inviting in new voices.
How the Division supports educators
Are you an educator looking to expand history lessons into relevant experiences? Let us help!
How women and textile-making skills revolutionized computing
Despite discrimination and setbacks, women have often played integral roles when given a chance to participate in industries historically held by men, particularly in the STEM fields – science, technology, […]
Improvements completed at Delaware’s historic Octagonal Schoolhouse
Built and opened in 1836, the Octagonal Schoolhouse is one of the earliest examples of a one-room school in Delaware.
Independence Mall listed in the National Register of Historic Places
On June 3, 2025, Independence Mall along Concord Pike in northern Delaware was listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its local significance associated with architecture and commerce. […]
Interconnecting stories and experiences
A future vision for Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site must begin with the idea of interconnectedness, one UD student suggests.
Interim governors throughout First State history: When lieutenant governors transition to governor
This January, Delaware’s lieutenant governor briefly served as its head of state. Learn more about this rare occurrence throughout history.
Interns reflect on their experiences with Delaware history
As the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs prepares to welcome a new cohort of interns this year, some of the interns from 2024 who worked at historic sites and […]
Interpreting local history ahead of Semiquincentennial
HCA staff reflect on inclusive interpretation at Revolution at 250 Symposium As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Independence next July, museums, historic sites and the […]