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Grants support rehabilitation work on historic houses of worship.

Tradesman has been a member of the division’s Preservation Maintenance Team since 2012.

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

Funding will be used for repair of deteriorating mortar joints at the building’s gables and chimneys.

Activities will include tours of the home, games and crafts.

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

Governor Jack Markell has issued a proclamation declaring March 10, 2014 as Harriet Tubman Day in Delaware in commemoration of the 101st anniversary of the death of the noted Underground Railroad conductor.

Events to be held at the Delaware History Museum and Friends Meeting House in Wilmington.

Dec. 14, 2015 event recognized people who made a difference in 2015.

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 […]

Staff members with HCA have been recognized by their peers in recent months, including one who was named employee of the year.

Structure is an outstanding example of rural Methodist churches from the 19th century.

Make a lasting impact by volunteering for the Division in various positions across Delaware.

The division needs your input for its Strategic Plan Fiscal Year 2022–2026.

Eldon du Pont Homsey remembered for many years of service.

Event explored disaster preparedness and issues regarding elevating historic properties in flood-prone areas, as well as strategies for writing successful nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.