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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Delaware beaches offer educational opportunities alongside recreation. Several museums highlight local history, including the Rehoboth Beach Museum, Nanticoke Indian Museum, and DiscoverSea Shipwreck ...