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 …
The Delaware State Historic Preservation Office of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware (ASD), announces the program for this year’s Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium, …
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) presents an array of arts and educational programs, for people of all ages, throughout the month of April. From insights into life during the Revolutionary War to a hands-on experience of …
DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), a state agency focused on preserving Delaware’s unique historical heritage, is pleased to announce the addition of two new key staff positions, Deputy Director and Communications …
In 1924, Alice Dunbar-Nelson wrote, “Delaware is a state of anomalies, of political and social contradictions.” Understanding the people and stories of the First State, whether in 1924, 2024, 1724, or long before the European colonization of the continent …
A new online database from Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site is launching this fall. The Bridging Histories Project: African American Database at Cooch’s Bridge is the start of efforts to share what historians have been able to record — and will continue to …
On July 25, 2025, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) lost a friend and beloved colleague, Leoné Cahill-Krout. Leoné joined HCA in January 2024 as a part-time historical interpreter at the Old State House and the Johnson …
This summer, a new tour offered by the Zwaanendael Museum allowed Delaware locals and beach vacationers the opportunity to get a closer look at the HMS DeBraak. Over 100 people took part in the “Walk to DeBraak” tours, which ran from May to September 2025 …
The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) welcomed six collegiate students to learn alongside professional staff during summer internships. From May until August, students conducted research projects at four state museums and historic …
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