Quilt Documentation Day to take place at Lewes Presbyterian Church on April 30, 2016
Project is designed to record the rich tradition of quilt-making in the state of Delaware and to help preserve its legacy for future generations.
Recapturing the stories of Black beaches
“Recapturing Black Beaches: A Shared Story Project” is an oral history initiative designed to memorialize and uplift stories of what it has been like to recreate at Delaware’s beaches as a person of color throughout history.
Recent capital improvement projects at the Buena Vista conference center
Part of a master planning process designed to safeguard the property’s historical integrity and improve visitors’ experiences.
Recent excavations suggest Buena Vista outbuilding historically used as privy
Archaeological excavations at the Buena Vista property have uncovered the real use of a small, white outbuilding.
Reflecting on a festive season
Relive the beauty and wonder of the winter holidays through these photographs of decor at historic sites in Delaware.
Reflecting on history in Spring 2024: Revisiting HCA events
This spring welcomed many notable events at Delaware’s historic sites and museums, including many that have helped educate the next generation.
Registration open for FREE New Castle History Camp, July 24–28, 2023
Children ages 10 to 13 invited to explore the storied past of one of America’s most historic towns in this free history camp.
Rehabilitation work underway at the Zwaanendael Museum
Project began on June 22, 2020 and will continue for approximately one month.
Remembering the HMS DeBraak 225 Years Later
This famous British warship sank off Delaware’s coast 225 years ago, and its anniversary this May offers an opportunity to reflect on the past, assess the present and plan for the future preservation of an important piece of local history.
Renovations continue for Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Painting of the lighthouse will continue during the summer as the visitor center remains open to the public.
Restoration work completed at Old Sussex County Court House
$307,000 project included both exterior restoration and interior refurbishment of the building’s first and second floors.
Revealing history at Cooch’s Bridge
A new online database from Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site is launching this fall. The Bridging Histories Project: African American Database at Cooch’s Bridge is the start of efforts to share […]
Revitalized Weldin House to welcome new tenants
After years of restoration efforts, guided by strong community connections, Wilmington’s Weldin House is ready to welcome a new generation of community-building tenants.
Revolutionary River: The Delaware Waterway & the War for Independence
The Delaware River was more than an obstacle crossed by Washington’s army on December 25th, 1776. At the heart of its 120 navigable miles lay Philadelphia, the Revolutionary capital of […]
Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates re-opening of Fort Christina National Historic Landmark
Landmark is situated on the approximate site of the first permanent European settlement in Delaware.
Rockwood Estate Historic District receives update in the National Register listing
Updates to Wilmington’s historic Rockwood Museum and Park expand the understanding of its architectural and social importance in the mid-19th and early-20th centuries.