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Oliver Berliner, grandson of the inventor of the phonograph, to speak at the Johnson Victrola Museum

Oct. 4, 2014 program to focus on one of the pioneers in the music industry: Emile Berliner.




On a Wing and a Prayer: A Closer Look at Military Glider Aircraft Used in World War II

Second in a series of articles exploring the subjects of images from the state’s William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.




On a Wing and a Prayer: The Use of Military Glider Aircraft in World War II

Article explores the subjects of images from the state of Delaware’s William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.




One year after Del. native honored for challenging inequality, Milton community leaders weigh in

It’s been a year since a historic marker honoring Milton’s Bryan Stevenson was erected. Learn more about the impact it’s had so far.




One-teacher Millsboro schoolhouse listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Built in 1897, the Godwin School once educated up to 30 students per year.




Online map of National Register-listed properties gets a makeover

Upgrades to the Cultural and Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) restore access to historic property information and feature new map layers.




Painting Party at Buena Vista on Feb. 18, 2016

Professional artist provides guests with step-by-step instruction.




Parker’s Dairy Palace listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Vintage 1950s-era ice cream stand still dishing up soft serve.




Participate in the future of Cooch’s Bridge

Tell us what activities and amenities you’d like to see at the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site by filling out an anonymous survey.




Pathways to expand access to John Dickinson Plantation in 2023

Next year, the public will get new access to the John Dickinson Plantation thanks to a pathways project that will connect the site to the St. Jones Reserve.




Patrick O’Brien: Painting History Talk at Kalmar Nyckel Foundation July 18

Award-winning maritime artist Patrick O’Brien will give a talk on his artistic process, “Painting History with Patrick O’Brien,” at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, at the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation in Wilmington.




Pencader Heritage Museum hosts ceremonial return of British flag

Union Jack once flew over HMS Sheffield, a guided-missile destroyer that was later sunk in the 1982 Falklands War.




Portraits of former Gov. and Mrs. Markell added to the State Portrait Collection

Collection includes more than 200 works depicting many of the state’s most notable public figures.




Presidents Day program on George Washington’s 110 rules of civility at The Old State House on Feb. 17, 2019

Program explores Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior and discusses how they were practiced by subsequent American presidents together with their relevance to contemporary American politics.




Presidents Lincoln and Washington to be spotlighted at The Old State House during February 2020

Events presented in honor of Presidents Day 2020.




PROGRAM CANCELLED: ‘A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat, Part Two’—Dec. 9, 2017 lecture at Zwaanendael Museum

Dec. 9, 2017 program cancelled and incorporated into March 24, 2018 program.