Historic preservation symposium to take place on June 26, 2019
Sessions will explore disaster preparedness, issues regarding elevating historic properties in flood-prone areas and National Register nominations.
Archaeological project to begin in historic New Castle
Archaeological investigation seeks to find evidence of the fort originally built by Dutch settlers in 1651.
National Park Service workshop on Fort Casimir to be held in New Castle, Del., May 20–24, 2019
Workshop will explore archaeological prospection techniques at the site of Fort Casimir which was built by the Dutch in 1651.
Historic revitalization subgrants available for eligible rural communities
Program supports the preservation of historic buildings in rural communities that are listed, or eligible for inclusion, in the National Register of Historic Places.
Public presentation of First State National Historical Park’s Historic Resource Study on Oct. 25, 2018
Study will help the park plan for the future.
Delaware State Historic Preservation Office recent accomplishments
Office’s programs help to preserve Delaware’s historic places and unique cultural identity.
Public comment sought regarding Sheriff’s House rehabilitation and use plan
First State National Historical Park to hold public meeting on March 8, 2017 in New Castle.
City of New Castle receives Certified Local Government status
Designation encourages successful preservation programs and practices.
Milford Century Club re-opens after repairing damage caused by Hurricane Sandy
National Park Service grant helped support the repairs.
First State National Historical Park to be created
Legislation passed in Congress in December 2014; awaiting President Obama’s signature.