Blog Posts Archive

Whether it’s shipping or industry or a look at life of the past, take a step inside the original post office to view the diverse collection of objects tied to the city’s history.

A story map chronicling dozens of early 20th century schools built for African American and Native American students in Delaware is now available for the public to explore.

Learn more about the history of a Sussex County church and the effort to list it as a National Historic Landmark.

By Madeline Dunn, Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ historian and National Register of Historic Places coordinator

Program encourages students to study the U.S. Constitution and Delaware’s role in its creation.

Participate in First State Heritage Park’s 18th Century Market Fair Flickr Photo Contest in Eight Easy Steps:     STEP 1 Experience history and capture some memories at the First State Heritage Park 18th Century Market Fair on November 2, 2013!   STEP 2 Join the Photo Contest group on Flickr.  * Make sure you […]

The New Castle Court House Museum and First State National Historical Park recently hosted a naturalization ceremony for 20 people from 12 different countries.

Public scoping-meeting to take place on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 at the New Castle Court House Museum.

Legislation passed in Congress in December 2014; awaiting President Obama’s signature.

Find out what it takes to preserve artifacts with environmental controls, maintenance and continuous monitoring as climate conditions change.

Susan Emory is a historic site interpreter at The Old State House, and has been sharing Delaware history for decades.

Leader in Dover to deliver Delaware State University commencement address.

Partnership between the division, First State National Historical Park and Kalmar Nyckel Foundation made re-opening possible.

First State National Historical Park site to offer tours and public programming.

Partner site of the First State National Historical Park to host summer 2018 events

Employees helped save the life of one of their co-workers.