Juneteenth events planned statewide
From Wilmington to Georgetown to Lewes, celebrate Black history this June during Juneteenth events held statewide.
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation mounts new exhibit on Wilmington’s industrial past
Exhibit supported by the National Park Service’s National Maritime Heritage Grant Program.
Last Delaware whipping post removed from public display
Artifact placed in storage pending development of future exhibits.
Learning through ledgers: How an internship at Cooch’s Bridge sparked ongoing study
Annie Hicks’s research focused on revealing more details about historically underrepresented groups at Cooch-Dayett Mill.
LGBTQ+ History of Delaware project now available online
More than a dozen stories highlighting the people, places, documents, objects and memorabilia that have shaped LGBTQ+ history in Delaware are now available to explore in detail through a new digital platform.
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.
Mount Vernon and John Dickinson Plantation share living history with cooking and crafting
On April 22, several members of the Mount Vernon staff came to John Dickinson Plantation to participate in smokehouse demonstrations, and candle-dipping demonstrations. Staff Member Christopher Merrill and Volunteer Helen […]
Museum professionals visit the CMC
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) was honored to host the Delaware Museum Association for its end-of-summer meeting this year. The event was held at the Center […]
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.