Division notes passing of Carolyn Apple
Longtime volunteer facilitated the donation of the William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection to the State of Delaware.
Presidents Lincoln and Washington to be spotlighted at The Old State House during February 2020
Events presented in honor of Presidents Day 2020.
CORRECTION–“African Americans on the Eastern Shore” lecture at Lewes Public Library on Feb. 15, 2020
Due to high demand, program moved from Zwaanendael Museum to the Lewes Public Library.
Division releases 2019 annual report
Report illustrates how the agency is preserving and protecting Delaware’s cultural legacies for future generations.
Division mourns the loss of former Zwaanendael Museum site interpreter Joe Caputo
Employee known for his ability to make history fun.
Zwaanendael Museum welcomes two new historic-site interpreters
Devon Filicicchia and Patrick Ruhl are helping the museum bring to life the Lewes-area’s maritime, military and social history.
African American History Month programs spotlighted during February 2020
Highlights include programs on Black leaders in the Women’s Suffrage Movement, African Americans on the Eastern Shore and screenings of the three-part “American Epic” which explores how the ordinary people of America were given the opportunity to make records for the first time.
History organizations urged to complete national visitation survey
American Association for State and Local History seeks data for 2020 report; 2019 version now available
Consulting services sought to conduct historical research on Avery’s Rest
Avery’s Rest contains archaeological evidence of 17th century and early 18th century colonial occupation. The due date for submission of proposals has been extended to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.
A December to remember!
Photographic chronicle of events during December 2019 sponsored by the division and its partnering organizations.
