New display to debut at The Old State House
A new display opening soon at The Old State House in Dover delves into the past and present legislative process in the State of Delaware.
New exhibit puts impact of Civilian Conservation Corps on display
The historical impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the First State is on display through a new exhibit at Legislative Hall.
New members join Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation
This year will see new members join the Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation. Learn more about the board and its members.
New pavilion unveiled at Belmont Hall
A large, open-air pavilion was recently constructed at Kent County’s historic Belmont Hall as a way to welcome weddings and other gatherings.
Newly published book explores the life and legacy of Delaware statesman John Dickinson
Publication a joint effort of the Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion, the Delaware Department of State and the Delaware Heritage Commission.
Newsletter
Saving Delaware History, the newsletter of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, is a digest of history- and preservation-related articles, calendar of events and related press coverage. Distilled from content published in the division’s blog, social media, webpage and press releases, the newsletter is designed to stimulate public interest in the division’s museums, […]
Night and Day: A UD student’s first impressions of the Cooch Homestead
This post is the first of several written by UD students studying at Cooch’s Bridge about their experience at the historic site.
Old Dover Independence Day on July 3, 2021
Activities include sack racing, tug ‘o war, lawn games, walking tours, and historical interpreters, dressed in period clothing, reciting the Declaration of Independence.
Old State House holds public program for Summers family reunion
Family members enjoyed a program on the true story of one of their ancestors—James Summers, a free Black man who manumitted his own children in 1797.
Oliver Berliner, grandson of the inventor of the phonograph, to speak at the Johnson Victrola Museum
Oct. 4, 2014 program to focus on one of the pioneers in the music industry: Emile Berliner.
On a Wing and a Prayer: A Closer Look at Military Glider Aircraft Used in World War II
Second in a series of articles exploring the subjects of images from the state’s William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.
On a Wing and a Prayer: The Use of Military Glider Aircraft in World War II
Article explores the subjects of images from the state of Delaware’s William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.
One year after Del. native honored for challenging inequality, Milton community leaders weigh in
It’s been a year since a historic marker honoring Milton’s Bryan Stevenson was erected. Learn more about the impact it’s had so far.
Our Museums
Administered by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the five museums of the State of Delaware tell the story of the First State’s contributions to the history and culture of the United States. Through tours, exhibits and special programs, the museums shine a spotlight on Delaware’s unique history and the diverse people who came […]
Parker’s Dairy Palace listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Vintage 1950s-era ice cream stand still dishing up soft serve.
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