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Delaware’s State Museums Awarded National Accreditation

The five museums operated by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs have been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.




50th Anniversary Celebration of Dover, Del.’s Johnson Victrola Museum to take place now through the end of 2017

The museum highlights the life and achievements of Dover’s native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of The Victor Talking Machine Company.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 23 special events during July 2017

Highlights include programs on Independence Day, jazz history and quill-pen writing.




Wine-glass painting party on June 22, 2017 at New Castle, Del.’s Buena Vista mansion

The event will feature a professional artist who will provide each guest with step-by-step instruction in creating two, hand-painted wine glasses utilizing the “Spring Flower!” design.




“Coming Home, the Toll of War”

Lewes, Del. program explores the experiences of veterans returning home following World War I and how they compare with today’s veterans’ experience.







 Pages Tagged With: "history"

Delaware’s State Museums Awarded National Accreditation

The five museums operated by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs have been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.




50th Anniversary Celebration of Dover, Del.’s Johnson Victrola Museum to take place now through the end of 2017

The museum highlights the life and achievements of Dover’s native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of The Victor Talking Machine Company.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 23 special events during July 2017

Highlights include programs on Independence Day, jazz history and quill-pen writing.




Wine-glass painting party on June 22, 2017 at New Castle, Del.’s Buena Vista mansion

The event will feature a professional artist who will provide each guest with step-by-step instruction in creating two, hand-painted wine glasses utilizing the “Spring Flower!” design.




“Coming Home, the Toll of War”

Lewes, Del. program explores the experiences of veterans returning home following World War I and how they compare with today’s veterans’ experience.