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  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs


African American History Month programs among 16 special events at the museums of the State of Delaware during February 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 20, 2017

Highlights include African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, a program on jazz pianist “Fats” Waller, and a presentation on historic properties listed in the National Register since the 1980s that are significant to African-American communities throughout the state.




Museums of the State of Delaware closed on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 due to winter storm

Division of Parks and Recreation | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2017

National Weather Service predicting significant storm.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven free programs during January 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2016

Highlights include Prohibition in Delaware, patriotic music during World War I and culinary traditions of Sussex County.




“Land and Sea Christmas”: Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016

One-day-only event showcases one of Delaware’s most historic homes.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 14 special programs during the 2016 winter-holiday season

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 18, 2016

Nine winter-holiday-themed activities among the programs to be offered.







  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs

African American History Month programs among 16 special events at the museums of the State of Delaware during February 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 20, 2017

Highlights include African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, a program on jazz pianist “Fats” Waller, and a presentation on historic properties listed in the National Register since the 1980s that are significant to African-American communities throughout the state.




Museums of the State of Delaware closed on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 due to winter storm

Division of Parks and Recreation | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2017

National Weather Service predicting significant storm.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven free programs during January 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, December 19, 2016

Highlights include Prohibition in Delaware, patriotic music during World War I and culinary traditions of Sussex County.




“Land and Sea Christmas”: Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016

One-day-only event showcases one of Delaware’s most historic homes.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 14 special programs during the 2016 winter-holiday season

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 18, 2016

Nine winter-holiday-themed activities among the programs to be offered.