Delaware Digital History Museum provides opportunities to experience First State history … from home
Online museum showcases items from the State’s collections of art and objects, as well as digital exhibits, virtual tours of museums and historic sites, and videos and images of historic landmarks and architecture.
Delaware’s State museums reopening with self-guided tours
Visitation now permitted in accordance with Gov. Carney’s Phase I reopening of the state.
Delaware’s State Museums Awarded National Accreditation
The five museums operated by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs have been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States. “Achieving accreditation is the gold standard of the museum profession” said Timothy Slavin, director of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. […]
Descendant community to inform John Dickinson Plantation’s future
Historic site is preparing for a public meeting to form a Descendant Community Engagement Group. Collaboratively, the group will provide recommendations for the interpretation of the site, including the African Burial Ground.
Division bids farewell to historic-site interpreter Latecia Prophet
Employee had a nearly ten-year career at The Old State House.
Division celebrates National Women’s History Month 2021
Three free, virtual programs streamed live on the Web.
Division celebrates Women’s History Month 2023
Six division-sponsored events honor and celebrate women’s lives and historic achievements.
Division launches At Home Concert Series
New digital feature highlights local music and historic sites across the First State.
Division mourns passing of Latecia Prophet
Former historic-site interpreter served at The Old State House for nearly 10 years.
Division mourns the loss of former John Dickinson Plantation site interpreter Bill Pool
Employee known for conducting highly entertaining site tours and for excelling at all forms of period demonstrations.
Division mourns the loss of former Zwaanendael Museum site interpreter Joe Caputo
Employee known for his ability to make history fun.
Division museums closed; public encouraged to engage with Delaware history via social media
Museums closed on March 24, 2020 in response to the coronavirus state of emergency.
Division now offering tours of the hull of the DeBraak, a shipwrecked 18th-century British warship
Tours taking place through Sept. 26, 2019.
Division offices open but electronic interaction urged
Social distancing recommended in response to state of emergency.
Division projects honored with prestigious national awards
American Association for State and Local History bestows two 2014 Leadership in History Awards to Delaware-Division-of-Historical-and-Cultural-Affairs-affiliated projects.
Division releases 2017 annual report
Report illustrates the programs and services that led to the division’s accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums.