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Kaitlyn Dykes, formerly lead interpreter at the Zwaanendael Museum, will serve as the first site manager for the Cooch’s Bridge property, the site of the state’s only Revolutionary War battle. She takes the helm as the Division hopes to enhance the public’s access and understanding of all aspects of this historic site.

Archaeological investigation seeks to find evidence of the fort originally built by Dutch settlers in 1651.

By Alice Guerrant, Historic Archaeologist Have you been on The Green in Dover lately? The east side has mounds of dirt, equipment running around, and a lot of construction going on. It looks like a mess now, but the Division’s project will soon improve the sidewalks and landscaping in front of the Old State House […]

Historic property leased to the historical society by the division.

On Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., The Old State House, located at 25 The Green in Dover, Del., will offer a multi-media presentation by historic-site interpreter Tom Welch on the Battle of the Chesapeake, a decisive naval engagement of the American Revolutionary War in which a French fleet under Adm. de Grasse paved […]

Free one-day-only affair showcases one of Delaware’s most historic estates.

Event to feature decorations and children’s craft activities, plus self-guided tours of the home and refreshments.

Buena Vista Conference Center, a set on Flickr. The Buena Vista campus was just too beautiful to keep to ourselves last week. We thought we’d spread some of the love for those of you who won’t make it out to see it before summer’s end. Enjoy! Are there any other historic sites in bloom right […]

Outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food.

Many of Delaware’s historic sites have political connections, including as polling places in the past and today.

A one-day-only open house in mid-May entertained dozens in the gardens and on the grounds with guided tours and activities.

One-day-only event showcases one of Delaware’s most historic homes

Guests are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture the awakening of spring at one of Delaware’s most historic properties.

Deadline for submission of abstracts: March 31, 2017

State invested $350,000 for projects at the New Castle Court House Museum, Arsenal, Academy and Green.

Humanities-based organizations eligible for up to $10,000; applications accepted from May 1 to 15, 2020.