Animating Delaware History: The State Seal
It’s the HCA Blog Premier of “Animating Delaware History!” We’ve been doing some work with our Delaware State Seal exhibit at The Old State House and our resident animator, Bradley Dotson, came up with a creative twist to the story behind the Seal: Of course, this isn’t really how our State Seal came […]
Brick foundation uncovered next to Dover’s Old State House
Discovery may be the remains of an 1829 armory.
Delaware Commemorates Black History Month
Today marks the start of Black History Month and tomorrow Governor Jack Markell will be officially kicking things off in the First State with a public proclamation at 11AM at the Delaware Public Archives. Students from Central Middle School will join the Governor in welcoming Mr. Orlando Camp, one of the “Milford Eleven,” who will […]
Delaware Friends of Folk kick off new concert season
The Delaware Friends of Folk have returned to The Old State House for a 10th season of family-friendly concerts.
Delaware students experience historical field trip
More than 200 local students descended on The Dover Green in May for the “Saving the Past, Shaping the Future” field trip.
Division notes passing of Curt Stickel, former historic-site interpreter
Stickel served at The Old State House and the Delaware Archaeology Museum in Dover between 2002 and 2013.
Dover’s Old State House launches coffee-hour lecture series
New series of history lectures to be held during the time period just after people have left work for the day.
EVENT POSTPONED–‘Post Cards of the Past’ presentation at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on May 1, 2016
Sunday, May 1, 2016 event to be rescheduled.
Gallery: The Old State House
Gov. Markell pardons Underground Railroad conductor Samuel D. Burris
Delaware man was convicted on Nov. 2, 1847 of aiding slaves escaping from their owners.
Group Tours
Large groups that are interested in a tour must make reservations in advance by calling the First State Heritage Park Reservation Line at (302) 739-9194. A Balancing Act: Delaware and the Constitution Students will participate in and understand the legislative process through participating in an interactive program at The Old State House based on the […]
Harriet Tubman Day in Delaware proclaimed
Governor Jack Markell has issued a proclamation declaring March 10, 2014 as Harriet Tubman Day in Delaware in commemoration of the 101st anniversary of the death of the noted Underground Railroad conductor.
National park interpretive signs unveiled on Dover Green
Signs tell the story of The Green’s role in Delaware history.
Old State House holds public program for Summers family reunion
Family members enjoyed a program on the true story of one of their ancestors—James Summers, a free Black man who manumitted his own children in 1797.
Portrait of George Washington
After the death of George Washington in December 1799, the Delaware General Assembly, immediately upon convening in January 1800, resolved that a portrait be commissioned “in consequence of the eventful and ever to be lamented death of the late illustrious chief and friend of America General George Washington.” Denis Alexander Volozan (born Lyon, France, 1765; […]
Preservation Planning 2012: Update from Public Meetings
By Alice Guerrant, Historic Archaeologist Our efforts to update the historic preservation plan are moving steadily forward. The Division has held public meetings across the state to hear from our citizens about the problems and issues that most concern them. Over 70 people attended these meetings and we heard a wide range of issues and […]