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History at the beach—the Women’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain

Rehoboth Beach landmark was built in 1929.




History museums and historic sites urged to complete national survey

American Association for State and Local History Survey seeks data on visitation to historic sites and organizations across the United States and Canada.




History organizations urged to complete national visitation survey

American Association for State and Local History seeks data for 2020 report; 2019 version now available




History still being made in New Castle with city’s first female mayor sworn in at museum site

The New Castle County Court House Museum was the site of another historic moment as the city’s first female mayor was sworn in to office.




History was made here: Belmont Hall

A spotlight on the historic Smyrna home of Delaware patriot Thomas Collins.




History was made here: Cooch-Dayett Mills

Historic Newark mill was built in the 1830s.




History was made here: Fenwick Island Lighthouse

Iconic Sussex County structure helped guide mariners for more than 100 years.




History was made here: Hale-Byrnes House

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




History was made here: Prince George’s Chapel

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




History was made here: The Dover Green

Town commons served as a central meeting place for over 200 years.




History was made here: The New Castle Green

Town commons was laid out by the Dutch in the 1650s.




Holiday party to take place at the John Dickinson Plantation on Dec. 4, 2016

Sponsored by the Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion. Reservations required by Nov. 21, 2016.




Honoring Delaware’s Native American heritage

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.




Honoring World AIDS Day in Delaware

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.




How the Division supports educators

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




Incorporating Historic Preservation into Community Revitalization

Recent policy statement by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.