New pavilion unveiled at Belmont Hall
A large, open-air pavilion was recently constructed at Kent County’s historic Belmont Hall as a way to welcome weddings and other gatherings.
New Strategic Plan Presented to Division Staff at End-of-the-year Success Event
Division’s plans for fiscal years 2015 to 2019 reviewed; Employees, volunteers and partners honored.
Newly published book explores the life and legacy of Delaware statesman John Dickinson
Publication a joint effort of the Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion, the Delaware Department of State and the Delaware Heritage Commission.
Night and Day: A UD student’s first impressions of the Cooch Homestead
This post is the first of several written by UD students studying at Cooch’s Bridge about their experience at the historic site.
Not just a battlefield: Meet Cooch’s Bridge, the little-raced thoroughbred
By Leoné Cahill-Krout, Cooch’s Bridge historic site supervisor Most people (in Delaware, at least) who hear “Cooch’s Bridge” probably think of the historic site known as the only Revolutionary land […]
Notice of public comment regarding amendments to the regulations governing the Historic Preservation Tax Credit program
Final date to submit comments is July 30, 2014.
Old State House holds public program for Summers family reunion
Family members enjoyed a program on the true story of one of their ancestors—James Summers, a free Black man who manumitted his own children in 1797.
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.
Pardon our appearance: Work slated for New Castle Court House Museum
Construction is expected to be underway this summer at the New Castle Court House Museum as repairs and replacements are completed on the structure’s wood railings and areas around the […]
Pardon our appearance: Work underway at Richardson
Work is ongoing to restore the exterior of historic Richardson Hall, HCA’s home in downtown Dover. Learn more about what’s been going on.