Beverly Laing to retire from the division
Historian worked for the division for 28 years.
Black History of the First State: Samuel D. Burris
Samuel D. Burris was a free African American also a conductor of the Underground Railroad who only received pardon in the last decade for helping free enslaved people.
Blogs celebrate the 250th anniversary of John Dickinson’s ‘Letters From a Farmer in Pennsylvania’
Written by Robert Natelson for the Volokh Conspiracy and posted on the Washington Post webpage from Oct. 16–20, 2017.
Brick foundation uncovered next to Dover’s Old State House
Discovery may be the remains of an 1829 armory.
Bringing history of the underrepresented to light
As the division’s new inclusive history researcher, Jeanette Bendolph knows the importance of acknowledging “the truth about the past to better our future.”
Buena Vista Holiday Open House cancelled
Dec. 7, 2019 event cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018
Event to feature decorations and children’s craft activities, plus self-guided tours of the home and refreshments.
Buena Vista Movie Night to feature ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ on Saturday, July 23, 2016
Outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food.
Buena Vista named polling site, voting exhibit continues at New Castle Court House Museum
Many of Delaware’s historic sites have political connections, including as polling places in the past and today.
Buena Vista Spring Open House on Saturday, April 13, 2019
One-day-only event showcases one of Delaware’s most historic homes
Buena Vista welcomes springtime guests
The rain didn’t dampen a spring visit to Buena Vista this past May. Save the date for a public movie event coming this October.
Call for papers: ‘Archaeological and Historical Symposium of the Colonial Delaware Valley’
Deadline for submission of abstracts: March 31, 2017
Call for papers: ‘The Early Colonial Delaware Valley—An Archaeological and Historical Symposium’
Deadline for submission of abstracts: April 22, 2016.
Call for papers: 2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium
Organizers of the 2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium are calling for presentations for the April 27 event.
Call for proposals: Historic Preservation Education Foundation’s Partners in Training initiative
Initiative provides training opportunities on topics associated with preservation technology. Deadline: Oct. 3, 2017
CANCELLED: ‘Deciphering American Indian DNA’ program at Old State House on Sept. 15, 2018
Program cancelled due to Hurricane-Florence-related cancellations by panelists.