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  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs


Halloween-related programs at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum in October 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2017

“Who Did In the Delaware Ducks?” and “Mysteries of History” to be featured




Programs “from the dark side” to be featured at the New Castle Court House Museum in October 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

“William Penn Day” plus readings and historical theater to be featured.




“18th Century Trades Day” and evening lantern tours to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in October 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

Activities feature two special programs that explore 18th-century trades and pastimes that might have taken place at the property during the lifetime of the “Penman of the Revolution.”




Delaware’s State Museum System Awarded National Accreditation

Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2017

Delaware’s state museum system has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States. Administered by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the system includes five museums as well as the archaeological and historic objects collections curated by the state.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 16 special events during October 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Halloween programs, 18th century trades and William Penn Day among the events to be presented.







  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs

Halloween-related programs at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum in October 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 11, 2017

“Who Did In the Delaware Ducks?” and “Mysteries of History” to be featured




Programs “from the dark side” to be featured at the New Castle Court House Museum in October 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

“William Penn Day” plus readings and historical theater to be featured.




“18th Century Trades Day” and evening lantern tours to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in October 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

Activities feature two special programs that explore 18th-century trades and pastimes that might have taken place at the property during the lifetime of the “Penman of the Revolution.”




Delaware’s State Museum System Awarded National Accreditation

Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2017

Delaware’s state museum system has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States. Administered by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the system includes five museums as well as the archaeological and historic objects collections curated by the state.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 16 special events during October 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Halloween programs, 18th century trades and William Penn Day among the events to be presented.