Battle of the Chesapeake program at The Old State House on Oct. 13, 2018
Naval engagement played a decisive role in America’s victory in its struggle for independence from Great Britain.
Bethany Beach’s Dinker-Irvin Cottage added to the National Register of Historic Places
Property is one of six remaining cottages constructed in the resort community between 1902 and 1905.
Black History of the First State: Samuel D. Burris
Samuel D. Burris was a free African American also a conductor of the Underground Railroad who only received pardon in the last decade for helping free enslaved people.
Blast from the past: Reliving HCA’s winter events
Candle-making, merry-making and reliving history filled this fall and winter. If you missed our events, mark your calendar for next year!
Bringing history of the underrepresented to light
As the division’s new inclusive history researcher, Jeanette Bendolph knows the importance of acknowledging “the truth about the past to better our future.”
Buena Vista fall event on Oct. 8, 2022
Free one-day-only affair showcases one of Delaware’s most historic estates.
Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018
Event to feature decorations and children’s craft activities, plus self-guided tours of the home and refreshments.
Buena Vista Movie Night to feature ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ on Saturday, July 23, 2016
Outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food.
Buena Vista named polling site, voting exhibit continues at New Castle Court House Museum
Many of Delaware’s historic sites have political connections, including as polling places in the past and today.
Buena Vista spring event on Saturday, May 14, 2022
Free one-day-only affair showcases one of Delaware’s most historic estates.
Buena Vista Spring Open House on Saturday, April 13, 2019
One-day-only event showcases one of Delaware’s most historic homes
Buena Vista welcomes springtime guests
The rain didn’t dampen a spring visit to Buena Vista this past May. Save the date for a public movie event coming this October.
Call for papers: ‘Archaeological and Historical Symposium of the Colonial Delaware Valley’
Deadline for submission of abstracts: March 31, 2017
Call for papers: ‘The Early Colonial Delaware Valley—An Archaeological and Historical Symposium’
Deadline for submission of abstracts: April 22, 2016.
Call for papers: 2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium
Organizers of the 2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium are calling for presentations for the April 27 event.
CANCELLED: ‘Governor’s Halloween Family Fun Fest’ at Woodburn: The Governor’s Residence on Oct. 27, 2018
Event cancelled due to anticipated heavy rain and wind.