All aboard! Zwaanendael aims to highlight Breakwater lighthouse, waterside tours
Staff with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs recently went waterside and took a trip to the Delaware Breakwater Lighthouse to explore a new possible partnership. A collaborative […]
Allen McLane symposium to take place in Dover on Oct. 25, 2014
Programs to shine a spotlight on the life and military career of the American patriot from Duck Creek (Smyrna), Del.
Allen McLane, Intelligence Officer and Spy
Article on the Revolutionary War hero from Duck Creek Crossroads (now Smyrna, Del.).
America’s Heavy Hitter—The B-17 Flying Fortress
Third in a series of articles exploring the subjects of images from the state’s William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.
An update from Buena Vista, where work is restoring 175-plus years of history
In recent years, the historic Buena Vista property in New Castle County has undergone a series of improvements, from thoughtful landscaping to a brand-new roof.
An update from Fenwick Island’s historic lighthouse
Visitors to the historic lighthouse in Fenwick Island may have noticed some significant upgrades over the last few years, the most recent of which include a facelift for the 165-year-old seaside structure.
ArCH Field Days help students learn about historic preservation
Program designed to meet Next Generation science standards as well as Common Core state standards for art and history.
Archaeological discovery writes new chapter in Delaware’s early colonial history
Findings shed light on 11 burials dating to the late 1600s including three people of African descent.
Archaeological project to begin in historic New Castle
Archaeological investigation seeks to find evidence of the fort originally built by Dutch settlers in 1651.
Archaeological symposium at the New Castle Court House Museum on April 29, 2017
Program seeks to identify the uniqueness of the Colonial cultures in the Delaware Valley in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Archaeological symposium at the New Castle Court House Museum on May 7, 2016
Program seeks to identify the uniqueness of the early colonial cultures in the region.
Archaeology and history symposium at Dover’s Old State House on April 22, 2023
Day-long series of activities to highlight archaeological investigations, historical research and related topics for the state and surrounding areas.
Arsenal opens as home of the New Castle Historical Society
Historic property leased to the historical society by the division.
Battle of the Chesapeake program at The Old State House on Oct. 12, 2019
On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., The Old State House, located at 25 The Green in Dover, Del., will offer a multi-media presentation by historic-site interpreter Tom Welch […]
Battle of the Chesapeake program at The Old State House on Oct. 13, 2018
Naval engagement played a decisive role in America’s victory in its struggle for independence from Great Britain.
Beach-going in Delaware: Black perspectives under segregation
Beaches and resorts provided enjoyment for Black, Indigenous and other people of color seeking entertainment and refuge during the Jim Crow era in the United States.