Call for papers: 2023 Delaware Archaeology and History Symposium
Presentations to highlight archaeological or historical research, or related topics for the State of Delaware. Deadline: March 10, 2023
CANCELLED: ‘Deciphering American Indian DNA’ program at Old State House on Sept. 15, 2018
Program cancelled due to Hurricane-Florence-related cancellations by panelists.
CANCELLED: ‘Governor’s Halloween Family Fun Fest’ at Woodburn: The Governor’s Residence on Oct. 27, 2018
Event cancelled due to anticipated heavy rain and wind.
CANCELLED: ‘Lantern Tours of the Plantation’ at the John Dickinson Plantation on Oct. 26, 2018
Program cancelled based on anticipated heavy rain and wind.
Celebrate A Day in Old New Castle this May
Old New Castle comes alive May 21 with tours of historical estates, colonial craftsmen, historical reenactments and tours of tall ships.
Ceremony marks opening of ‘New Castle: Three Forts, One Community’ exhibit
Exhibit examines the 17th-century struggle for control of New Castle, Del. by the Dutch, Swedes and English.
CORRECTION–Delaware’s 24th annual Chautauqua, Sept. 8–11, 2022
Tent shows to showcase entertainment and the artists who brought it to life.
CORRECTION: Save the date — 2022 Chautauqua
Tent shows to showcase entertainment and the artists who brought it to life.
Debraak Tours Attendance Increased by 38% in 2013; New Tours Scheduled for 2014
Public interest continues for British warship that sank off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798.
Delaware Historic Cemetery Preservation Workshop to take place on Oct. 21, 2017
Event features a day of expert presentations providing practical advice for those concerned with the preservation and maintenance of historic burial places in the First State.
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation meeting on Jan. 18, 2017
Agenda to include a presentation by architectural historian Robin Krawitz on the Jackson-Wilson House in Wilmington which has been nominated for placement in the National Register of Historic Places.
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation meeting to take place on April 17, 2019
Meeting will include review of the amended nomination of Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places.
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation to meet on April 19, 2017
Meeting to include review of the National Register nomination of the Dinker-Irvin Cottage in Bethany Beach.
Delaware’s 22nd annual Chautauqua: ‘Women’s Work: Campaigning for Social Change’ on Sept. 10, 11, 19 and 20, 2020
All activities to be presented free via Zoom; registration required.
Delaware’s 23rd annual Chautauqua, Sept. 9–12, 2021
American enterprise and ingenuity will be brought to life in “The I’s Have It: Industry, Innovation, and Invention.”
Delaware’s Chautauqua tent shows move to September during 2018
“All Aboard: Delaware and the Railroad” to take place from Sept. 13 to 15, 2018. #netde #delawarehistory #beaches #activities #events #historic_sites