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Gen. George Washington and the high command of the Continental Army held a council of war here on Sept. 6, 1777.

Dagsboro landmark was built in 1755 and named for the English prince who would later become King George III.

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.

People urged to reach out to fellow community members in need through safe, virtual or socially distanced ways.

Long before colonial settlers reached American shores, Native American tribes had already established a long history. Learn more about the first people of the First State as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November.

On Dec. 1, the world will honor World AIDS Day. Here in Delaware, we’re hoping to shine a light on the important stories of those disproportionately impacted by stigma and discrimination.

Are you an educator looking to expand history lessons into relevant experiences? Let us help!

Built and opened in 1836, the Octagonal Schoolhouse is one of the earliest examples of a one-room school in Delaware.

Recent policy statement by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

Archaeology and landscape-design projects to help tell the stories of African Americans who lived and died at the John Dickinson Plantation.

Learn about the Reverend Peter Spencer, who had a hand in the creation of the path of African American churches and related festivals, in the first of a series of Black history features from our staff.

African Union Church and Cemetery of Iron Hill, located southwest of Newark, Del., listed on Sept. 9, 2021.

Historic-site interpreter served for 25 years.

Division volunteer honored for his work in developing programming at the Zwaanendael Museum and expanding its outreach beyond Lewes into Sussex County.