History at the beach—the Women’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain
Rehoboth Beach landmark was built in 1929.
History was made here: The Dover Green
Town commons served as a central meeting place for over 200 years.
Improvements completed at Delaware’s historic Octagonal Schoolhouse
Built and opened in 1836, the Octagonal Schoolhouse is one of the earliest examples of a one-room school in Delaware.
Iron Hill area church added to National Register
African Union Church and Cemetery of Iron Hill, located southwest of Newark, Del., listed on Sept. 9, 2021.
Jenifer Anderson-Reno joins division as Historic Property Research Center manager
The Research Center is a repository of information on historic properties within the state.
Join us at two Historic Preservation public forums Sept. 21
Have ideas on how to advance historic preservation in Delaware? The public is invited to share ideas during two virtual forums scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 21, held by the University of Delaware with the Division and Preservation Delaware.
Madeline Dunn on 45+ years with the division
Veteran employee discusses her career and changes at the agency and the National Register.
New Castle Academy garden wall repaired
Deteriorating section of the wall was cleaned and repointed.
New Castle County to hold virtual public meeting on historic preservation on June 8, 2020
Approaches to historic preservation, including legislation and community-based efforts, to be discussed.
New members join Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation
This year will see new members join the Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation. Learn more about the board and its members.
Parker’s Dairy Palace listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Vintage 1950s-era ice cream stand still dishing up soft serve.
Planning So Our Historic Places Have a Future
By Alice Guerrant It’s important every so often to step back and evaluate what you’ve done so that you can see if you need to change something. Every five years, […]
Public input sought for next Statewide Historic Preservation Plan
The State Historic Preservation Office will soon be updating Delaware’s Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, which relies on input from all stakeholders, including members of the general public. The Statewide Historic […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Proposed amendments to the regulations governing the Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
The deadline for submission of comments is Oct. 31, 2019.
Reflections on PastForward 2021
Inclusive History Researcher Carolanne Deal shares her thoughts on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s virtual conference.
Rehabilitation work underway at the Zwaanendael Museum
Project began on June 22, 2020 and will continue for approximately one month.