Visit Dover, Lewes Nov. 4-5 for the 18th Century Market Fair
If you’re in the market for a true historical adventure, spend a day or two at division sites participating in the 18th Century Market Fair, which brings the colonial past to life through themed performers and vendors.
Welcome to the Historical & Cultural Affairs Blog
Welcome to the official blog of Delaware’s Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs. This inaugural post is a special milestone in the division’s current “Point and Click” initiative, which aims to make the division and its holdings more accessible to the public. Having as much concern for the future as we do for the past, […]
What it’s like to work in Delaware history
Do you love Delaware history? If you’ve ever considered working in the field, a job, internship or volunteering opportunity with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs may be the perfect fit for you!
Women to know in Delaware history
March is National Women’s History Month, but do you know of some of the First State’s most famous female leaders, innovators, artists and change-makers? Learn more about a few notable women throughout Delaware history.
Woodburn lit up in blue and green in honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
The theme of the 2016 campaign is “3 Minutes Can Save a Life: Get Screened. Get Help. Get Healthy.”
Woodburn public garden opens
Redesigned gardens at the governor’s Dover residence accomplished through a public/private partnership between the state of Delaware and the non-profit Friends of Woodburn.
World War II Mission Symbols
Fourth in a series of articles exploring the subjects of images from the state’s William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.
Your preservation questions answered
Learn more about historical preservation in the First State in this Q&A with Delaware’s Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer.
Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: ‘A Sailor’s Life for Me’ in Lewes, Del. over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend
Event provides visitors with an opportunity to experience seafaring lives of adventure, romance, excitement and hardships, and to honor mariners who made the ultimate sacrifice.