New Castle History Camp explores Delaware’s Revolutionary roots
Young historians visited historic New Castle this summer to learn more about the area’s Revolutionary roots.
New Castle History Camp explores native roots
The second New Castle History Summer Camp inspired youngsters to explore northern Delaware’s early history as archaeologists and historians.
New curatorial assistant reflects on the importance of archaeology
When you think of archaeology, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it’s an image of someone pulling ancient relics out of the ground with a trowel, […]
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 Historic Tax Credit Program online system is now live
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs recently launched its new digital submission process for the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HPTC) program. This program offers tax incentives for the […]
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.
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.
Not just a battlefield: Meet Cooch’s Bridge, the little-raced thoroughbred
By Leoné Cahill-Krout, Cooch’s Bridge historic site supervisor Most people (in Delaware, at least) who hear “Cooch’s Bridge” probably think of the historic site known as the only Revolutionary land […]
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.