Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs

06/04/2026

Come out Saturday afternoon and check out our special program!

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

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) to The Old State House in Dover, and the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes, HCA ensures that visitors across all three counties can learn about Delaware’s Revolutionary roots.

Whether it’s meeting with historians and reenactors, getting immersed in state civics or watching a revolutionary period film on the New Castle Green, HCA connects Delawareans and visitors to our deep, rich and complex colonial past. All HCA programs are free.

Visit link here for more information: https://history.delaware.gov/2026/05/26/hca-celebrates-separation-day-and-250th/

(Please note: This image is AI assisted and there may be slight differences in building structure. This photo is strictly being utilized to promote upcoming events at our museums. Thank you.)

05/26/2026

05/20/2026

Heads up! We will be closed on Thursday, May 21st due to school tours. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

05/12/2026

Changes are happening, renovations are taking place. We look forward to having Johnson Victrola Museum reopen in the Fall.

Will you be visiting?

05/08/2026

Repost via: National Trust for Historic Preservation

Need project funding in your state? The National Trust has several grants currently open to help support your preservation projects. Applications are due June 1 for the following:
- National Trust Preservation Funds (various states across the country) are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by supporting on-going preservation work and by providing seed money for preservation projects. Grants range up to $5,000.
- Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund are designed to encourage preservation at the local level by providing money for the acquisition, maintenance, and preservation of historic landmarks and memorials on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Grants range up to $25,000
- Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund provides funding to deserving organizations demonstrating commitment to the protection of natural and cultural resources in the Mid-Atlantic region. Grants range up to $7,500
Learn more: https://ow.ly/yWwX50YV8IF

Need project funding in your state? The National Trust has several grants currently open to help support your preservation projects. Applications are due June 1 for the following:

- National Trust Preservation Funds (various states across the country) are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by supporting on-going preservation work and by providing seed money for preservation projects. Grants range up to $5,000.

- Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund are designed to encourage preservation at the local level by providing money for the acquisition, maintenance, and preservation of historic landmarks and memorials on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Grants range up to $25,000

- Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund provides funding to deserving organizations demonstrating commitment to the protection of natural and cultural resources in the Mid-Atlantic region. Grants range up to $7,500

Learn more: https://ow.ly/yWwX50YV8IF

05/05/2026

HCA Programs for May Commemorate Nation’s 250th Anniversary!

Attendees can learn about the state’s rich maritime history, discover the age-old art of the English Country dance, and meet an officer of the Loyal American Regiment during the American Revolution. HCA staff invite guests to explore the state’s rich and cultured history in a fun, interactive way that engages people of all ages. Many programs and events are free to the public.

See details in the link below!

John Dickinson Plantation (May 9th)
Zwaanendael Museum (May 9th & 23rd)
New Castle Court House Museum (May 16th)
Walk to DeBraak Tours (May 21st & May 30th)

https://history.delaware.gov/2026/04/28/hca-programs-for-may-commemorate-nations-250th-anniversary/

05/04/2026

Our very own Juliette Wurm from New Castle Court House Museum and Vertie Lee at The Old State House were featured on Travels with Darley!

See more details below!

05/04/2026