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“A Seaborne Citizenry: The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World” exhibit at the...
The Zwaanendael Museum, located at 102 Kings Highway in Lewes, Del., is currently featuring the exhibit “A Seaborne Citizenry: The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World” which explores His Majesty’s Sloop of...
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Zwaanendael Museum features exhibit “Delaware and the War of 1812”
The service and sacrifice of Delawareans during the British-American conflict that took place between 1812 and 1815 are explored in the exhibit “Delaware and the War of 1812” that is currently on...
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“Simple Machines” exhibit at the John Dickinson Plantation
The John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Road in Dover, Del., is currently featuring the exhibit “Simple Machines” which focuses on the six simple machines (inclined plane, screw,...
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Division to offer 10 free programs during October 2014
During the month of October 2014, the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be offering 10 special programs at the state of Delaware’s museums. A full schedule of events is included below....
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“Emeline Hawkins: Her Journey from Slavery to Freedom on the Underground...
The New Castle Court House Museum, located at 211 Delaware St. in New Castle, Del., is currently featuring “Emeline Hawkins: Her Journey from Slavery to Freedom on the Underground Railroad,” an exhibit...
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“The Civil Rights Movement in Delaware: Its History—Its Legacy”
Fifty years after the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Delaware State University and the Delaware Historical Society are partnering to sponsor a two-day symposium examining the history of the...
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“Stealing Freedom Along the Mason Dixon Line: The Story of Elkton Slave...
On Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., the Underground Railroad Coalition of Delaware will present “Stealing Freedom Along the Mason Dixon Line: The Story of Elkton Slave Catcher and Kidnapper Thomas...
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History was made here: Cooch-Dayett Mills
A spotlight on one of the more than 40 historic properties owned by the state of Delaware and administered by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. Photo of Cooch-Dayett Mills, circa 1910....
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Oliver Berliner, grandson of the inventor of the phonograph, to speak at the...
Visitors will have a unique opportunity to learn about the volatile, behind-the-scenes events that culminated in the creation of the recorded-music industry during the program “Pioneers in the Music...
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Division to offer 17 free programs during November 2014
During the month of November 2014, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be offering 17 special programs at the state of Delaware’s museums. A full schedule of events is...
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“An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware” exhibit to close...
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 marks the last chance for visitors to enjoy the exhibit “An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware.” The exhibit, on display at the First State Heritage Park...
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Winter-holiday-themed events among the 15 special programs at division sites...
During the month of December 2014, the museums and historic properties administered by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be offering 15 special programs including eight...
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New displays feature sculpture by Charles Parks and clothing from the...
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs has recently created a display of sculpture by the noted Wilmington artist Charles Parks, and a display of fall and winter fashions from the...
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Division to sponsor 12 special events during January 2015
During the month of January 2015, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be offering 12 special programs at sites across the state. All programs are free and open to the public....
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First State National Historical Park to be created
In a ceremony held at the New Castle Court House on Dec. 18, 2014, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper and U.S. Rep. John Carney celebrated the imminent creation of Delaware’s first...
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Division to offer programs at the Dover Public Library
Beginning in January 2015, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be offering a variety of public programs at the Dover Public Library located at 35 Loockerman Plaza in Dover....
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“A Taste of Buena Vista” on Feb. 27, 2015
One of Delaware’s most historic homes will host an evening of guided tours, refreshments and music during the program “A Taste of Buena Vista” that will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27,...
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African American History Month programs among 18 special events sponsored by...
During the month of February 2015, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be offering 18 special events at sites across the state. Twelve of these events will be presented in...
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Call for papers: “The Early Colonial Delaware Valley—An Archaeological and...
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware, is seeking informal, interdisciplinary presentations on archaeology and cultures of...
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National Women’s History Month events among 13 special programs sponsored by...
During the month of March 2015, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be offering 13 special programs at sites across the state. Eight of these programs will be presented in...
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