War of 1812 lecture series at Old State House in October 2022
Three-part series explores America’s second war with Great Britain.
We support the elimination of racial injustice, racism, discrimination, and exclusionary history. We believe that Black lives matter.
We strive to practice inclusive history. History is not a series of one-sided, happy stories. It is a combination of uncomfortable truths, differing perspectives, and difficult narratives. At the John […]
Weldin House celebrates grand opening
After years of planning and hard work, the historic Weldin House on Philadelphia Pike is now open to the community once again.
What it’s like to work in Delaware history
Do you love Delaware history? If you’ve ever considered working in the field, a job, internship or volunteering opportunity with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs may be the perfect fit for you!
Wilmington industrial complex listed in the National Register
American Vulcanized Fibre Company was the oldest-known, consolidated-commercial, manufacturer of vulcanized fibre in the world.
Wilmington’s Compton Park Apartments added to National Register of Historic Places
Wilmington’s Compton Park Apartments, built as part of an urban renewal project in the 1960s, are now officially in the National Register.
Winner of 2021 New Castle photo contest announced
Second annual contest challenged amateur photographers to submit images of what makes Delaware’s first capital city unique.
Winner of New Castle photo contest announced
Contest challenged amateur photographers to submit images of what makes Delaware’s first capital city unique.
Women to know in Delaware history
March is National Women’s History Month, but do you know of some of the First State’s most famous female leaders, innovators, artists and change-makers? Learn more about a few notable women throughout Delaware history.
Women’s history celebrated at division museums during March 2020
Six special programs held in celebration of National Women’s History Month.
Woodburn public garden opens
Redesigned gardens at the governor’s Dover residence accomplished through a public/private partnership between the state of Delaware and the non-profit Friends of Woodburn.
World War II Mission Symbols
Fourth in a series of articles exploring the subjects of images from the state’s William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.
Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: ‘A Sailor’s Life for Me’ in Lewes, Del. over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend
Event provides visitors with an opportunity to experience seafaring lives of adventure, romance, excitement and hardships, and to honor mariners who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: ‘A Sailor’s Life for Me’ on May 25, 2019
Daylong series of activities exploring the adventure, romance, excitement and hardships experienced by seafarers.
Zwaanendael Museum History
The Zwaanendael Museum is a showcase for Lewes-area maritime, military, and social history. Modeled after the town hall in Hoorn, the Netherlands, the museum commemorates the founding of Delaware’s first […]
Zwaanendael Museum to again offer tours of the British warship DeBraak
Tours explore the surviving hull section of an 18th-century shipwreck.