Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs eNewsletter

July 2026

Events & Programs | Digital Museums | Museums | Preservation | Collections

Exterior of John Dickinson Plantation Visitor Center under construction.

The John Dickinson Plantation Debuts New Visitor Center

The John Dickinson Plantation’s new Visitor Center opens this summer as its permanent exhibit, One Land, Many Voices, debuts in the fall. The educational and meeting space brings the legacy of the Dickinsons and area inhabitants to life.

Step Inside

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4 costumed historians standing beside an American flag read the Declaration of Independence on exterior steps of building entrance.

Celebrating the Nation’s 250th Anniversary

As the country reflects on 250 years of independence, HCA’s most iconic historic sites connect visitors with our colonial past in a wholly immersive way.

Join in the 250th Festivities

An aerial view of historic home, outbuildings and cars in a wooded clearing.

Cross Cooch’s Bridge to Our Revolutionary Past

Historical and Cultural Affairs leads an ambitious renovation and restoration project at Cooch’s Bridge, site of Delaware’s only land battle during the American Revolution.

Cross a Bridge to Our Past

Johnson Victrola Museum Renovations

The Johnson Victrola Museum, established in honor of E. R. Johnson’s legacy as a businessman, innovator and pioneer in the recording industry, is undergoing an important renovation.

Read About the Victrola Museum

Research

Historic Map Reveals Chinese Immigrant History

A mystery building labeled “Chinese laundry” on a historic map led to the discovery of the last known Chinese Laundryman in New Castle.

Uncover the History

News & Updates

HCA Announces New Staff Appointments

HCA announces three new hires: Communications Manager, Site Supervisor of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site and Deputy Director.

Meet the New Leaders

HCA mourns the loss of Alice H. Guerrant

The historic preservation community lost a beloved friend when Alice H. Guerrant, archaeologist, historian and textile artist, passed away.

Alice’s Journey

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Preservation

Bank of Delaware Building Joins National Register

The Bank of Delaware Building joins the National Register of Historic Places and is reimagined as residential space.

Discover the Bank of Delaware

Media Roundup

History Matters: Separation Day and Delaware 250 Celebrations

Delaware Public Media

Say Their Names: Juneteenth Event Remembers Those Enslaved at Cooch's Bridge

Newark Post

Activities & Exhibits

Wednesday

July

Loyalist on the Lawn Series

Meet a historian portraying a Loyal American Regiment Officer. Learn about uniforms, equipment and the life of a Revolutionary Loyalist.

Thursday

July

Walk to DeBraak at Cape Henlopen State Park

Free walking tour explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull of the 18th-century shipwreck HMS DeBraak.

Friday

July

Dogs Days of Summer Outdoor Movie: "1776"

BYOD and watch Delaware’s own John Dickinson and the Founding Fathers at the dawn of the Revolution in “1776” on the New Castle Green.

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Saving Delaware History

The historic preservation and museums newsletter of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.

Saving Delaware History is designed to stimulate public interest in the division's museums, programs and services, and to increase awareness of the value that history and historic preservation bring to the lives of Delaware's citizens and visitors. The newsletter is distributed during the last week of each month, via e-mail, to division staff members, Delaware's historical- and preservation-related communities and friends.