Old New Castle's annual two-day Separation Day is a free celebration of Delaware’s independence from Pennsylvania and the British Crown. Festivities will be held on June 6 and 7. History buffs take ...

If you’re planning a trip to Delaware, you won’t want to miss out on the state’s rich history. Delaware was one of the original 13 colonies and played a significant role in the American Revolution.

Lewes, Delaware -- The striking building in the center of Lewes, Delaware was built in 1931 to commemorate the short-lived Dutch colony of Zwaanendael. The colony lasted for about a year, but it set ...

A photo of Edward Bringhurst III/V dressed in women's clothing in the early 1900s highlights the history of queer people in Delaware. Carolanne Deal, a queer history researcher, discovered the photo ...

Federal funding delays and budget cuts threaten preservation efforts of historic sites in Delaware. Preservationists warn that cuts could jeopardize the preservation of numerous historic buildings as ...

Mandating new standards for Black history education across Delaware doesn't just mean teaching children. It also means preparing Delaware's educators. A team from Christina School District created a ...

The Gilder Lehrman Institute has named Anthony Swierzbinski of The John Dickinson School as the 2024 Delaware History Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes exceptional elementary ...

Residents from the surrounding area joined the conversation at Wilmington’s Delaware History Museum to learn from journalist and author Juan Gonzalez about the history of Latinos in the U.S. (Johnny ...