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What a year that was—division reviews successes; looks to the future

Division holds all-staff meeting on Sept. 30, 2019.




What it’s like to work in Delaware history

Do you love Delaware history? If you’ve ever considered working in the field, a job, internship or volunteering opportunity with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs may be the perfect fit for you!




Wilmington industrial complex listed in the National Register

American Vulcanized Fibre Company was the oldest-known, consolidated-commercial, manufacturer of vulcanized fibre in the world.




Wine-glass painting party on June 22, 2017 at Buena Vista mansion

Event features a professional artist who will provide each guest with step-by-step instruction in creating two, hand-painted wine glasses utilizing the “Spring Flower!” design.




Women to know in Delaware history

March is National Women’s History Month, but do you know of some of the First State’s most famous female leaders, innovators, artists and change-makers? Learn more about a few notable women throughout Delaware history.




Women’s history celebrated at division museums during March 2020

Six special programs held in celebration of National Women’s History Month.




Woodburn lit up in blue and green in honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

The theme of the 2016 campaign is “3 Minutes Can Save a Life: Get Screened. Get Help. Get Healthy.”




Woodburn public garden opens

Redesigned gardens at the governor’s Dover residence accomplished through a public/private partnership between the state of Delaware and the non-profit Friends of Woodburn.




World War II Mission Symbols

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




Your preservation questions answered

Learn more about historical preservation in the First State in this Q&A with Delaware’s Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer.




Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: ‘A Sailor’s Life for Me’ in Lewes, Del. over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend

Event provides visitors with an opportunity to experience seafaring lives of adventure, romance, excitement and hardships, and to honor mariners who made the ultimate sacrifice.




Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: ‘A Sailor’s Life for Me’ on May 25, 2019

Daylong series of activities exploring the adventure, romance, excitement and hardships experienced by seafarers.




Zwaanendael Museum announces winners of its ‘Uniquely Lewes’ photo contest

Contest challenged amateur photographers to submit images of what makes Lewes unique.




Zwaanendael Museum to again offer tours of the British warship DeBraak

Tours explore the surviving hull section of an 18th-century shipwreck.




Zwaanendael Museum to hold ‘Uniquely Lewes’ photo contest

Open between July 8 and 15, 2020, contest seeks photos of what makes Lewes unique.




Zwaanendael Museum to offer tours of the British warship DeBraak

Tours explore the surviving hull section of an 18th-century shipwreck.