Pages Tagged With: "historic sites"

CANCELLED: ‘Lantern Tours of the Plantation’ at the John Dickinson Plantation on Oct. 26, 2018

Program cancelled based on anticipated heavy rain and wind.




Capital improvements completed at state-owned historic properties in New Castle

State invested $350,000 for projects at the New Castle Court House Museum, Arsenal, Academy and Green.




Celebrate A Day in Old New Castle this May

Old New Castle comes alive May 21 with tours of historical estates, colonial craftsmen, historical reenactments and tours of tall ships.




Celebrating Delaware Day 2023 through photographs

A call to celebrate Delaware’s rich history through photographs was answered by some talented local photographers in this year’s contest.




Celebrating Juneteenth across the state

Delaware historic sites reflect and look forward in honor of Juneteenth 2023.




Centreville’s Dauneport property listed in National Register of Historic Places

The Dauneport property, a collaboration of two women in the early 1900s, has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.




Ceremony marks opening of ‘New Castle: Three Forts, One Community’ exhibit

Exhibit examines the 17th-century struggle for control of New Castle, Del. by the Dutch, Swedes and English.




Certificates presented for Delaware properties listed in the National Register in 2017

Five properties and one historic district were listed in 2017.




City of New Castle receives Certified Local Government status

Designation encourages successful preservation programs and practices.




Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site

Site is closed to the public, except for registered tour participants. The Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site includes the Cooch Homestead and Cooch-Dayett Mill complex. The site is currently transitioning from private ownership to public site, undergoing necessary preservation and renovation. The location of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War era land battle, the site’s history covers centuries. […]




Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site undergoing another revolution

Major renovations to the granary and carriage house at the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site are nearing an end as the public is invited to inform next steps in the site’s latest revolution during an Aug. 28 virtual public meeting.




Cooch’s Bridge homestead to host public tours

Tour the homestead at the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site and learn about its role in American history.




Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site receives $800,000 National Parks System grant

Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site intends to use a generous semiquincentennial grant for structure rehabilitation and grounds improvements.




CORRECTION–Delaware’s 24th annual Chautauqua, Sept. 8–11, 2022

Tent shows to showcase entertainment and the artists who brought it to life.




CORRECTION: Save the date — 2022 Chautauqua

Tent shows to showcase entertainment and the artists who brought it to life.




Creating a network for Delaware’s DuPont Schools

Communities across the state are aiming to preserve the legacy of Delaware’s DuPont Schools, which educated students of color during a time of racial segregation.