$1 Million in Grants Now Available for Delaware Historic Properties Damaged by Hurricane Sandy
Application deadline: March 21, 2014
100th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Jacob Jones
Destroyer named for Delaware’s Commodore Jacob Jones, a hero of the War of 1812.
12th Annual Delaware Day Competition Winners Announced
Program encourages students to study the U.S. Constitution.
17th-century life revealed at Avery’s Rest
Over the last five years, archaeologists have learned a lot more about the 11 burials found at Avery’s Rest near Rehoboth Beach. Find out what they have discovered thanks to modern-day technology and DNA testing.
1858 Fenwick Island lightkeeper’s house now under HCA’s care
As of June 2025, the 1858 Fenwick Island lightkeeper’s house is now under the care of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), marking the latest of the […]
2013 exhibits featured nearly 60 works of art from the state’s collections
EXHIBITS CLOSED on Aug. 25, 2013 and Dec. 31, 2013 respectively.
2014 Dover Days Festival: A collaborative affair
Division a key player in this year’s event that is themed “Delaware Dresses Downton.”
2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium explores important historical, archaeological finds
The 2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium featured nearly a dozen presentations from across Delmarva, providing inspiration for historians and archaeologists alike.
2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium set for April 27: Updates
The 2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Smyrna Fire Hall, with presentations on area historical investigations and research.
2025 Delmarva Archaeology Symposium explores history across Delmarva
Over a dozen history and archaeology experts shed light on projects spanning a variety of important topics across the Delmarva Peninsula during this year’s Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium. The […]
50th anniversary of Johnson Victrola Museum celebrated during 2017
Museum highlights the life and achievements of Dover’s native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of The Victor Talking Machine Company.
A December to remember!
Photographic chronicle of events during December 2019 sponsored by the division and its partnering organizations.
A guide to commonly mispronounced Delaware places
Have you ever tripped up on pronouncing Newark? Smyrna? Lewes? Explore the correct way to say some of the state’s trickiest sites.
A snack by any other name: A brief history of marshmallows
Marshmallows have been around for thousands of years, and this Nov. 30, Zwaanendael Museum is bringing back an ancient recipe.
A UD student’s grant-writing journey at the Cooch Homestead
A class centered by the Cooch Homestead has offered one UD student a unique opportunity to explore their own fundraising future.
Adventure film ‘Jumanji’ to be featured at Buena Vista Movie Night on the Lawn on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018
In addition to the film, this free outdoor, family-fun event includes activities, music and food.