About Agency
The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is an agency of the State of Delaware, organized as a division within the Department of State. Funding for the division’s museums, programs and services is provided by annual appropriations from the Delaware General Assembly and grants from the National Park Service, a federal agency. Mission Statement The […]
Bethany Beach’s Dinker-Irvin Cottage added to the National Register of Historic Places
Property is one of six remaining cottages constructed in the resort community between 1902 and 1905.
Certificates presented for Delaware properties listed in the National Register in 2017
Five properties and one historic district were listed in 2017.
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse to be repainted
Project expected to be completed before summer’s end 2020.
Delaware General Assembly passes resolution commending the National Historic Preservation Act
2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the act’s passage.
Delaware State Historic Preservation Office recent accomplishments
Office’s programs help to preserve Delaware’s historic places and unique cultural identity.
Delaware State Historic Preservation Office recent accomplishments
Office’s programs help to preserve Delaware’s historic places and unique cultural identity.
Delaware State Historic Preservation Office recent accomplishments
Office’s programs help to preserve Delaware’s historic places and unique cultural identity.
Delaware State Review Board for Historic Preservation meeting on Jan. 19, 2022
Board to review National Register nomination for Robert Mitchell House in Hockessin, Del.
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 13, 2016
Board will review three new nominations 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 State Review Board for Historic Preservation to meet on Oct. 19, 2016
Board meeting to include review of two nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.
Division releases 2017 annual report
Report illustrates the programs and services that led to the division’s accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums.
Division to repair garden wall of the New Castle Academy
Project will include cleaning, raking, repointing and repairing stone and brick on both sides of the wall.
Division unveils updated geographic information system for Delaware’s historic properties
Web-based system is now available for public use.