Division-sponsored programs in October 2021
18th century trades, true crime in song and walking tours of a historic cemetery among programs/topics to be explored.
Division-sponsored programs in October 2022
Series on the War of 1812, Mysteries of History , William Penn Day, concerts and outdoor events to be featured.
Division-sponsored programs in September 2021
Events include a wetland walk and campfire, a program on Colonial Delaware crime and punishment, and a wide variety of activities associated with “The I’s Have It: Industry, Innovation, and Invention,” Delaware’s 23rd annual Chautauqua.
Division’s Carlton Hall speaks at New York preservation conference
Employee discussed his experiences and perspectives as a young, emerging professional in the historic-preservation field.
Division’s exhibit of World War II photographs at Middletown Historical Society closed on July 21, 2017
Exhibit, which closed on July 21, 2017, featured photographs taken by Dover, Del. native William D. Willis from 1943 to 1945.
Division’s museums and collections awarded national accreditation
Accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
Dover receives Certified Local Government status
Designation encourages successful preservation programs and practices in Delaware’s capital city.
Dover’s Old State House launches coffee-hour lecture series
New series of history lectures to be held during the time period just after people have left work for the day.
DSU freshmen present fresh perspectives on Delaware history
Students participated in programs at four Delaware historic sites in July 2015.
DSU students to present fresh perspectives on Delaware history on July 22, 2017
Free interactive, history-related activities to be presented at four historic sites located in Dover, Del.
DSU students to present history activities for the public at four Delaware museums
Aug. 2, 2014 activities to offer fresh perspectives on Delaware history.
DuPont Schools study to expand with story map
A recent survey by the Division and its partners have revealed the history of Delaware’s dozens of DuPont Schools. Now a new story map will help bring them to life.
Dutch-American Heritage Day at the Zwaanendael Museum on Nov. 18, 2017
Dutch-American Heritage Day commemorates Nov. 16, 1776, the date when the Netherlands became the first nation to recognize the newly independent United States.
Ed Gillespie named Delaware Department of State Employee of the Year
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ physical-plant maintenance supervisor commended for service above and beyond his required duties.
Ed Gillespie named Department of State Employee of the Third Quarter
Division’s physical-plant maintenance supervisor commended for outstanding service and leadership.
Edward McWilliams earns state of Delaware’s Management Development Certificate
Only seven state employees have graduated from this challenging program since 2003.