From the Pacific to Delaware: Preserving and protecting our submerged archaeological sites
Guest article by Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs archaeologist Stephanie Soder.
Division completes exterior rehabilitation of the Zwaanendael Museum
Work included cleaning, replacement of weather-damaged shutters and repainting all remaining window frames and shutters.
“Cyber Seafaring”: The Zwaanendael Museum’s virtual maritime-history series, Oct. 1–3, 2020
Four-part series of virtual presentations on the Lewes/Cape Henlopen region’s maritime history.
History at the beach—the Women’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain
Rehoboth Beach landmark was built in 1929.
New Castle Court House Museum publishes “19 Days of Suffrage”
Series of 19 Facebook posts about the women’s suffrage movement in Delaware and the nation.
New Castle Court House Museum featured in “Before They Were States” podcast
Podcast explores the history of the American states before they joined the union.
Delaware’s 22nd annual Chautauqua: “Women’s Work: Campaigning for Social Change” on Sept. 10, 11, 19 and 20, 2020
All activities to be presented free via Zoom; registration required.
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse to be repainted
Project expected to be completed before summer’s end 2020.
New Castle Academy garden wall repaired
Deteriorating section of the wall was cleaned and repointed.
Last Delaware whipping post removed from public display
Artifact placed in storage pending development of future exhibits.
