Unmarked Human Remains
Discovery of Forgotten Burials and Cemeteries What if you uncover or see remains that you think are human? First, leave them in place if at all possible. If you think […]
Visit & Learn
“Welcome! Come see what HCA has to offer.” Preserving Delaware’s heritage and showcasing the historic legacy of our state are the guiding principles of our agency. Through active historic preservation […]
Volunteers respond to storm damage at Belmont Hall on National Cleanup Day
Historic Smyrna site was hit by Tropical Storm Isaias on Aug. 4, 2020.
Wilmington industrial complex listed in the National Register
American Vulcanized Fibre Company was the oldest-known, consolidated-commercial, manufacturer of vulcanized fibre in the world.
Wilmington’s Compton Park Apartments added to National Register of Historic Places
Wilmington’s Compton Park Apartments, built as part of an urban renewal project in the 1960s, are now officially in the National Register.
Your preservation questions answered
Learn more about historical preservation in the First State in this Q&A with Delaware’s Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer.