Imagine a time when only white, male landowners could vote. Such was the case in 1700s Delaware, when only those few who were granted the right could visit courthouses, not unlike the original New Castle Court House turned Museum, in order to cast their …
DOVER, Del. –– In tandem with the ongoing semiquincentennial celebrations, The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) presents unique historic program offerings across all three Delaware counties. Visitors young and old can enjoy the following …
Historic Preservation Tax Credits have been highly successful in promoting the rehabilitation of historic properties throughout the state, serving to preserve the past while simultaneously creating jobs and promoting economic revitalization. The Division …
As part of the First State Historical Park program, Woodburn Hall, the Governor’s Mansion, offers special programs on the first Saturday of every month. On those First Saturdays in the First State the Governor’s Mansion is open for tours from 10 a.m. to 1 …
A costumed historian portraying a British Loyalist during the American Revolution, can often be found in Lewes, just outside the Zwaanendael Museum, which is owned and operated by Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. As a child, the man behind …
Located two miles southwest of Milford, Abbott’s Mill was added to the National Registry of Historic Places on May 18, 1979. The site was established as a sawmill in 1795 and converted to a gristmill after 1808. The site remains named after Ainsworth …
The House of Wing Wah was an excellent example of vernacular roadside architecture, buildings designed and constructed to serve travelers; specifically characterized by their unique, eye-catching and sometimes whimsical designs. These structures, …
The New Castle Court House Museum, which is owned and operated by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, invites visitors to travel back in time this August, Thursdays 7-8 p.m., as part of their annual “History Revival” speaker series. Before …
A group of Loyalists held firm to their status as British subjects, resisting and undermining the call for revolution, which left them in a compromised position at the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783. An Act of Free Pardon and Oblivion, was an …
ATTENDEES: State Review Board Members: Name Attendance Dr. Susanne Fox In Attendance Anthony Johnson In Attendance Daniel Bond In Attendance Laura Keeley Not in Attendance Ivan Henderson In Attendance Dr. RJ Chandler Not in Attendance Flavia Rutkosky In …
An expert in American history and historic archaeology, Alice H. Guerrant joined the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs in 1980. Her work included archaeological investigations, historical research, and project reviews. She oversaw the …
Portable Johnson Victrola Museum at Dover Day, 2026 The Johnson Victrola Museum, opened in 1967 by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, is home to a large collection of victrolas and related memorabilia and is currently undergoing a …
The new Visitor Center at the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 250 Kitts Hummock Road in Dover, is slated to open in August of ’26, and will debut its flagship exhibit, One Land, Many Voices, later in October. Operated by the Delaware Division of …
Months of intensive research into the building on the map, by staff at the New Castle Court House Museum, shed light on the story of a man believed to be the last known Chinese laundryman in New Castle. Born in 1900, Shew Hop (Belman) Lui grew up in a …
From Revolutionary War historic sites and living history programs to Declaration of Independence readings and outdoor movie nights, Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs‘ museums bringing the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations to life. A new …
DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0143.JPG The transformation of the Cooch’s Bridge home into a public space will preserve the legacy of this important historic site, along with that of those who called it home and all who fought there during the War of Independence. Once …
Bridget Frias is promoted to the position of Deputy Director at HCA. In this leadership role she will support Director Suzanne Savery, in all aspects of the agency’s operations. Ms. Frias joined HCA in the fall of 2024 as the Business Services Manager. …
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce that the Bank of Delaware Building, located on Delaware Avenue in downtown Wilmington, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 2026, for its …
In honor of the nation’s 250th Anniversary, several Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) properties will host programs that complement statewide celebrations by capturing pivotal moments in history. From the New Castle Court House Museum (NCCH …
In observance of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) invites visitors to travel back in time. Attendees can learn about the state’s rich maritime history, discover the age-old art of …
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