Historic preservation symposium addresses timely issues
Event explored disaster preparedness and issues regarding elevating historic properties in flood-prone areas, as well as strategies for writing successful nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.
Public input sought for Brandywine Creek Greenway
Public meetings and online survey seek input on a plan to preserve and enhance the natural, cultural, historic, recreational resources and trails surrounding the Brandywine Creek in Delaware.
State Historic Preservation Office
State Historic Preservation Office Contact Information This document is a directory of who to contact in the State Historic Preservation Office. Protection of Historic Properties This section includes information about federal and state laws and regulations relating to preservation of historic properties, including working with Section 106, assessing visual effects and easement/covenant resources. Preservation Tax […]
Delaware releases historic preservation plan for 2018–2022
Working to preserve Delaware’s heritage for the future, the plan outlines six broad goals for the next five years.
Draft of Delaware’s statewide historic preservation plan available for comment
Deadline for submission of comments: May 4, 2018.
Online map of National Register-listed properties gets a makeover
Upgrades to the Cultural and Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) restore access to historic property information and feature new map layers.
State fiscal year 2017 review: Delaware properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places
By Madeline Dunn, Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ historian and National Register of Historic Places coordinator
Gathering public input on the 2018-2022 Statewide Historic Preservation Plan: New on-line survey available
Survey seeks feedback on the needs and issues facing historic places in Delaware.
Delaware State Historic Preservation Office recent accomplishments
Office’s programs help to preserve Delaware’s historic places and unique cultural identity.
Incorporating Historic Preservation into Community Revitalization
Recent policy statement by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.