Division welcomes Curator of Collections Elizabeth Coulter
New employee will take a leadership role in the curation, management and interpretation of the State’s collection of materials made, and used, by Delawareans throughout history.
Division welcomes new staff members
Ed Gillespie promoted; Jeff Buttillo, Mari Carpenter and James Scott joined the division since March 2014.
Division World War II photographic exhibit at Seaford Museum closed on May 31, 2016
EXHIBIT CLOSED on May 31, 2016
Division’s exhibit of World War II photographs at Middletown Historical Society closed on July 21, 2017
Exhibit, which closed on July 21, 2017, featured photographs taken by Dover, Del. native William D. Willis from 1943 to 1945.
Division’s museums and collections awarded national accreditation
Accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
Exhibit ‘Delaware and the War of 1812’ closed on March 19, 2016
EXHIBIT CLOSED March 19, 2016.
Exhibit at Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts features Victor-related items from the state’s collections
Exhibit on display from Oct. 6 to Dec. 18, 2014.
Gov. Carney celebrates national accreditation of Delaware’s state-museum system
American Alliance of Museums’ accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
History abounds near Delaware’s beaches
A wealth of historic sites are open for visitation.
Johnson Victrola Museum closed from June 6 to 30, 2016
Museum will re-open on July 1, 2016 after completion of construction activities.
Olympic Metals from Delaware History: Bronze
While there aren’t any Olympic medals in the state’s collections of historic objects, we care for metal items of all kinds. We thought it might be fun to join in the Olympic spirit by highlighting some random bronze, silver, and gold objects as we round out the last three days of the games. First (or […]
Olympic Metals from Delaware History: Gold
As the Olympic Games come to a close across the pond, our thematic sampler from the state’s collections must also come to an end… but we will keep up the guessing game from yesterday as we present you with one of Delaware’s gold historical treasures: What do you think this treasure could be?
On a Wing and a Prayer: A Closer Look at Military Glider Aircraft Used in World War II
Second in a series of articles exploring the subjects of images from the state’s William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.
On a Wing and a Prayer: The Use of Military Glider Aircraft in World War II
Article explores the subjects of images from the state of Delaware’s William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.
Portraits of former Gov. and Mrs. Markell added to the State Portrait Collection
Collection includes more than 200 works depicting many of the state’s most notable public figures.
Quilt Documentation Day to take place at Lewes Presbyterian Church on April 30, 2016
Project is designed to record the rich tradition of quilt-making in the state of Delaware and to help preserve its legacy for future generations.