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African-American History Month programs among 18 special events at division museums during February 2018

Highlights include programs on African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, the evolution of Black recorded music and African-American archaeology in Delaware.




Alexander d’Hinoyossa: One of the most influential men in Colonial Delaware

Leader is best known for surrendering the Dutch colony along the Delaware River to the British Crown 350 years ago.




Alice Guerrant receives award from the Archaeological Society of Delaware

Division archaeologist honored for outstanding contributions to the society.




Allen McLane symposium to take place in Dover on Oct. 25, 2014

Programs to shine a spotlight on the life and military career of the American patriot from Duck Creek (Smyrna), Del.




Allen McLane, Intelligence Officer and Spy

Article on the Revolutionary War hero from Duck Creek Crossroads (now Smyrna, Del.).




America’s Heavy Hitter—The B-17 Flying Fortress

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




An update from Buena Vista, where work is restoring 175-plus years of history

In recent years, the historic Buena Vista property in New Castle County has undergone a series of improvements, from thoughtful landscaping to a brand-new roof.




Ann Baker Horsey to retire from the division after 44 years of service

Curator of collections made a lasting impact in presenting and Saving Delaware History.




ArCH Field Days help students learn about historic preservation

Program designed to meet Next Generation science standards as well as Common Core state standards for art and history.




Archaeological discovery writes new chapter in Delaware’s early colonial history

Findings shed light on 11 burials dating to the late 1600s including three people of African descent.




Archaeological project to begin in historic New Castle

Archaeological investigation seeks to find evidence of the fort originally built by Dutch settlers in 1651.




Archaeological symposium at the New Castle Court House Museum on April 29, 2017

Program seeks to identify the uniqueness of the Colonial cultures in the Delaware Valley in the 17th and 18th centuries.




Archaeological symposium at the New Castle Court House Museum on May 7, 2016

Program seeks to identify the uniqueness of the early colonial cultures in the region.




Archaeologist John W. Martin joins State Historic Preservation Office staff

New employee has 39 years of experience in archaeology and historic preservation.




Arsenal opens as home of the New Castle Historical Society

Historic property leased to the historical society by the division.




Battle of the Chesapeake program at The Old State House on Oct. 12, 2019

On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., The Old State House, located at 25 The Green in Dover, Del., will offer a multi-media presentation by historic-site interpreter Tom Welch […]