Ron Whittington to portray Hall of Famer William ‘Judy’ Johnson at the New Castle Court House Museum on July 20, 2019
Program explores the history of the Negro baseball leagues prior to Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier in the major leagues.
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, composer
Afro-British musician’s works were recorded by the Victor Talking Machine Company.
Save the date — 2021 Chautauqua
Entitled, “The I’s Have It: Industry, Innovation, and Invention,” activities to take place in Lewes and New Castle during September 2021.
Save the date for Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation annual meeting Oct. 16
Mark your calendar for the next annual business meeting of the Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation on Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Save the date! Delaware historic sites full of events for Fall 2025
From a “History Revival” to informative and adventurous hikes to history-making spaces, Delaware’s museums and historic sites boast a full slate of events for all ages to enjoy as summer […]
Saving the Past, Shaping the Future in 2023
Hundreds of area students recently got to experience the wonders of historical exploration first-hand.
Saving the Past, Shaping the Future in 2024
Revisit recent educational events hosted by HCA in an effort to preserve the past and shape the future at historic sites across the state.
Schooner Meerwald partners with Zwaanendael Museum to present programs and sailing trips during the summer of 2019
The vessel, New Jersey’s official tall ship, is a restored oyster-dredging schooner.
Scott A.M.E. Zion Church listed in the National Register of Historic Places
The historic Scott A.M.E. Zion Church has officially been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Senator Chris Coons visits New Castle Court House with Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy
U.S. Senator Chriss Coons and Ambassador to Australia Carolina Kennedy recently visited New Castle’s historic sites.
Separation Day Observed
In observance of Separation Day and the nation’s 250th Anniversary, the space will be open for a special event on June 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with educational activities related to civics and the […]
Separation Day Parade
Separation Day is the annual celebration of Delaware’s independence from Pennsylvania and the British Crown. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of arguably one of the longest running traditions in the […]
Shades of Spring 2024 across First State historic sites
See the varied colors of recent native planting projects taking root at sites like Belmont Hall and the annual blossoming of tulips along the coast in Lewes as spring arrives at Delaware’s historic sites.
Sharing Stories: Public invited to explore new Plantation Stories Project website
A new website featuring 131 names shares the stories of the enslaved, indentured, freedom-seeking and free Black people who lived, worked and died at and near the John Dickinson Plantation.
Sheriff’s House rehabilitation to begin in 2022
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is pleased to share the announcement of a $5.4 million commitment from the National Park Service to rehabilitate the historic Sheriff’s House at First State National Historical Park.
Shipwreck artifacts undergo months-long desalination process
Before they can be displayed for public viewing, historic artifacts from the HMS DeBraak and the Roosevelt Inlet shipwrecks must have salt carefully removed.