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  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs


HCA Programs for May Commemorate Nation’s 250th Anniversary

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

DOVER, Del. –– In observance of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) invites visitors to travel back in time. Attendees can learn about the state’s rich maritime history, discover the age-old art of the English Country dance, and meet an officer of the Loyal American […]




HCA and Archaeological Society of Delaware Announce Presenters, Delmarva Archaeology & History Symposium

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware State Historic Preservation Office of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware (ASD), announces the program for this year’s Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium, hosted by Historic Lewes. The annual event showcases a range of historical and archaeological research that brings […]




Historical and Cultural Affairs Presents Arts & Education Programs for the Month of April

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

DOVER, Del. –– The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) presents an array of arts and educational programs, for people of all ages, throughout the month of April.  From insights into life during the Revolutionary War to a hands-on experience of crafting Delft Tiles, a decorative glazed tile that harkens to Delaware’s history […]




Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Announces Deputy Director and PIO Appointments

Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Announces Deputy Director and Communications Manager Appointments DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), a state agency focused on preserving Delaware’s unique historical heritage, is pleased to announce the addition of two new key staff positions, Deputy Director and Communications Manager, Public Information Officer […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces $5M in Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2026

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Small Business | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

$5 Million in Grants Will Strengthen Delaware’s Communities, Economy, and Quality of Life   Statewide, DEL. (August 26, 2025) – From small-town theaters to statewide education partnerships, from capital improvements to programs reaching underserved communities, the arts in Delaware are more than entertainment. They are a driver of jobs, an inspiration for young people, a […]







  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs

HCA Programs for May Commemorate Nation’s 250th Anniversary

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

DOVER, Del. –– In observance of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) invites visitors to travel back in time. Attendees can learn about the state’s rich maritime history, discover the age-old art of the English Country dance, and meet an officer of the Loyal American […]




HCA and Archaeological Society of Delaware Announce Presenters, Delmarva Archaeology & History Symposium

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware State Historic Preservation Office of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), in partnership with the Archaeological Society of Delaware (ASD), announces the program for this year’s Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium, hosted by Historic Lewes. The annual event showcases a range of historical and archaeological research that brings […]




Historical and Cultural Affairs Presents Arts & Education Programs for the Month of April

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

DOVER, Del. –– The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) presents an array of arts and educational programs, for people of all ages, throughout the month of April.  From insights into life during the Revolutionary War to a hands-on experience of crafting Delft Tiles, a decorative glazed tile that harkens to Delaware’s history […]




Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Announces Deputy Director and PIO Appointments

Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Announces Deputy Director and Communications Manager Appointments DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA), a state agency focused on preserving Delaware’s unique historical heritage, is pleased to announce the addition of two new key staff positions, Deputy Director and Communications Manager, Public Information Officer […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces $5M in Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2026

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Small Business | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

$5 Million in Grants Will Strengthen Delaware’s Communities, Economy, and Quality of Life   Statewide, DEL. (August 26, 2025) – From small-town theaters to statewide education partnerships, from capital improvements to programs reaching underserved communities, the arts in Delaware are more than entertainment. They are a driver of jobs, an inspiration for young people, a […]