Division notes passing of Carolyn Apple
Longtime volunteer facilitated the donation of the William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection to the State of Delaware.
Division notes passing of Collections Committee member Joe Gates
Social-studies teacher, principal, librarian and collector helped bring history alive.
Division notes passing of Curt Stickel, former historic-site interpreter
Stickel served at The Old State House and the Delaware Archaeology Museum in Dover between 2002 and 2013.
Division notes passing of Gloria Messina, former historic-site interpreter
Messina worked at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 1980s and 90s.
Division now offering tours of the hull of the DeBraak, a shipwrecked 18th-century British warship
Tours taking place through Sept. 26, 2019.
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs 2024 annual report
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) has released its 2024 annual report, which explores how the agency is preserving Delaware’s historical legacy by giving voice to diverse perspectives, telling different stories and reaching out to new visitors.
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to amend historic tax credit regulation
Due to legislative and operational changes, the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is proposing changes to the regulations pertaining to the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program. A copy […]
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs welcomes new staff members
Join the division in welcoming its newest staff members, who bring a passion for history and a wealth of experience working with historic sites.
Division offices open but electronic interaction urged
Social distancing recommended in response to state of emergency.
Division prioritizes preservation
Find out how the State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program supported preservation efforts and incentives throughout Delaware in 2021.
Division produces rack cards advertising the state’s museums and DeBraak tours
Cards evoke the experiences that visitors can expect when they visit these iconic places in Delaware history.
Division project utilizes people on the autism spectrum to get the job done right
Unique skills employed for scanning project involving tens of thousands of State Historic Preservation Office files.
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 promotes two employees
Dominique Martucci and Tammy Dayton serve on the Business Services Team.
Division receives $190,000 grant for its partner sites in the First State National Historical Park
Grant to fund capital improvements and programmatic activities at the New Castle Green, New Castle Court House, John Dickinson Plantation and Fort Christina National Historic Landmark.
Division receives $22,000 grant for preservation of Weldin House
Funding from the Eastern Brandywine Hundred Coordinating Council will be used to help rehabilitate the historic property north of Wilmington.