The division congratulates four esteemed retirees
Four long-time employees of the division have announced their retirement. Join us in celebrating their stories and contributions.
The Division welcomes new staff members
Join the Division in welcoming its newest staff members, who bring a wealth of experience in working with the public and historic sites.
The division welcomes new staff members
Join the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs in welcoming its newest staff members, who bring a wealth of experience working with historic sites and a passion for history.
The division 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.
The Green Book: Acclaimed guide included Delaware locations for travelers of color
During the Jim Crow era, an annual travel guide for the African American community helped readers find places to eat and sleep. In Delaware, 17 properties are listed statewide. Read on to learn more about the importance of the Delaware Green Book.
The Life and Love of Ethel Canby Peets
Written by Amanda Svehla When I began my internship with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, I was not quite sure what to expect. Certainly, I knew that I would be handling objects, but I was not prepared for the intimate journey I was about to embark on through personal research. I walked […]
The Old State House to host special Delaware Friends of Folk concert event July 28
Delaware Friends of Folk, in cooperation with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, will present a special concert event at The Old State House on The Green in Dover featuring The Knotty G’s and bassist Felix Pastorius at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 28.
The value of volunteering in historic preservation
Articles demonstrate the value that volunteers have brought to historic preservation efforts across the nation.
Theme of 2016 Dover Days Festival is historic preservation
Division will be offering several programs including those celebrating the 1976 restoration of The Old State House.
Then & Now: Black History Highlights features Rodney Hotel and Aunt Mary’s
“Then & Now: Black History Highlights of Delaware” explores the historical significance of The Rodney and present-day impact of Aunt Mary’s.
Then & Now: Hockessin Colored School #107
“Then & Now: Black History Highlights of Delaware” explores the historical significance of a one-room school for African American children.
Then & Now: Black History Highlights of Delaware explores the impact of Redding and Stevenson
“Then & Now: Black History Highlights of Delaware” explores the impact of two iconic Black figures in Delaware history and today: Louis L. Redding and Bryan Stevenson.
Thirteenth annual Delaware Day competition winners announced
Program encourages students to study the U.S. Constitution.
Traditional building conference to take place at Winterthur Museum on April 10 and 11, 2019
Two-day interactive symposium will feature best-in-class experts and practitioners.
Travels with Darley comes to Delaware
A PBS film crew recently visited the New Castle Court House Museum and Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site for an upcoming episode of Travels with Darley.
Two additional Delaware properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places
St. Stephen’s Protestant Episcopal Church in Harrington and the Union Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Complex in Clarksville are the most recent listings.