Historic School House Opens at Bellevue State Park
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 15, 2026
Mount Pleasant School House, one of the first public schools in Delaware, will serve as an interpretive center at Bellevue State Park to explore the rich history of the Brandywine area.
Required Reservations for Five Most Popular Drive-on Surf Fishing Beaches Begin May 23
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Five of the most popular drive-on beaches for surf fishing in Delaware require reservations on weekends and holidays beginning May 23, but reservations at seven other locations are not required since a change was adopted in 2025.
Delaware Students Participate in Mock 2nd Continental Congress in Dover
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of Education | Department of State | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Students from across Delaware gathered at Legislative Hall on Friday, May 1, 2026, to participate in the Students’ Mock 2nd Continental Congress, an immersive educational program held as part of Delaware’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The day-long simulation placed middle and high school students in the roles of delegates from 1776, challenging them […]
Fort Delaware Debuts Fort Fest for 75th Anniversary
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control launched Fort Fest on April 25-26, including the dedication of a historic marker and an inaugural 5K run around Pea Patch Island.
Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Fort Delaware
Delaware Public Archives | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of State | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2026
A significant chapter of Delaware’s military and cultural history will be formally recognized with the unveiling of a new State of Delaware Historical Marker honoring Fort Delaware. The dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Battery Park, located at 55 Clinton Street in Delaware City. The event will […]
