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Law allows Delaware museums to establish title to property that has been donated or left with them after a loan period has terminated and the lender could not be found.

Gov. Carney will be the featured speaker for the annual meeting of the Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion.

Discovering Shipwreck Secrets Throughout the 18th century, Lewes was a port town at the center of international trade. Using the Roosevelt Inlet Shipwreck, archaeological illustration and analysis, students will draw their own conclusions about this history and the ways that archaeologists and shipwreck artifacts can help us better understand the past. Grade Level: Grade 4-5Length […]

Large groups that are interested in a tour must make reservations in advance by calling the First State Heritage Park Reservation Line at (302) 739-9194. A Balancing Act: Delaware and the Constitution Students will participate in and understand the legislative process through participating in an interactive program at The Old State House based on the […]

Programs explore the experiences of the enslaved and free African Americans who lived, labored and died on the John Dickinson Plantation.

“Who Did In the Delaware Ducks?” and “Mysteries of History” to be featured

We are excited to announce that the Delaware Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs has been selected to participate in the American Association of Museums‘ (AAM) Museum Assessment Program (MAP).  Through a year-long process of guided self-study and on-site consultation with museum professionals, this initiative will empower the division to better serve the community by […]

Several historic places are located within a 20-mile radius of Delaware’s Atlantic coast.

Division to sponsor nine special events, including four winter-holiday-themed activities, between Nov. 28, 2019 and Jan. 1, 2020.

A wealth of historic sites are open for visitation.

American Association for State and Local History Survey seeks data on visitation to historic sites and organizations across the United States and Canada.

American Association for State and Local History seeks data for 2020 report.

Data used to monitor and report on in-person visitation trends at history museums, historic sites and other history organizations in the United States.

Town commons served as a central meeting place for over 200 years.

Town commons was laid out by the Dutch in the 1650s.

Sponsored by the Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion. Reservations required by Nov. 21, 2016.