Incorporating Historic Preservation into Community Revitalization
Recent policy statement by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
Introducing the Division’s new quarterly Black history feature
Learn about the Reverend Peter Spencer, who had a hand in the creation of the path of African American churches and related festivals, in the first of a series of Black history features from our staff.
Jackie Collins to retire from downtown Dover museums
Historic-site interpreter served for 25 years.
Jason Bakke receives a 2018 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award
Division volunteer honored for his work in developing programming at the Zwaanendael Museum and expanding its outreach beyond Lewes into Sussex County.
Jenifer Anderson-Reno joins division as Historic Property Research Center manager
The Research Center is a repository of information on historic properties within the state.
Jenna Reynolds to leave division employment
Exhibit-arts specialist will depart the agency on Dec. 31, 2014.
Jeremy Rothwell appointed to the Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation
Harrington city planner brings extensive preservation-experience to the board.
John Dickinson Plantation closed on Aug. 26 and 27, 2017 in support of Dover Air Force Base Open House
“Thunder Over Dover” is a free, two-day event that will feature aerial demonstrations, displays of current and historical aircraft, and more.
John Dickinson Plantation hosts activities that bring history to life at Make a Splash 2024
Hundreds of area students visited the John Dickinson Plantation this spring to learn about the importance of water throughout history.
John Dickinson Plantation named a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience
A Site of Conscience is a place of memory that confronts both the history of what happened there and its contemporary legacies.
John Dickinson Plantation to add area of reflection for visitors
Project supported, in part, by a $5,000 grant from
the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Johnson Victrola Museum celebrates 50th anniversary
Museum showcases E.R. Johnson and his contributions to the sound-recording industry.
Johnson Victrola Museum closed from June 6 to 30, 2016
Museum will re-open on July 1, 2016 after completion of construction activities.
Johnson Victrola Museum parking lot closed
Lot closed at least through Jan. 31, 2017. Museum will remain open.
Johnson Victrola Museum volunteers are recipients of Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards
Five volunteers have contributed more than 3,000 hours of service to the museum.
Join the Division as a dedicated volunteer in 2023!
Prepare for National Volunteer Month by signing up to volunteer at one of Delaware’s historical sites, museums or events!