Exhibits on Charles Parks and the USS Delaware to close Sept. 22, 2013

Entrance to the exhibit, “Dealing in Symbols: Profundity and the Human Figure.”Only a few weeks remain for visitors to enjoy “Dealing in Symbols: Profundity and the Human Figure,” an exhibit of works by noted Wilmington sculptor Charles Parks; and “USS Delaware: An American Battleship,” an exhibit on the USS Delaware (1909-1924) told through objects, photographs and ceremonial silver. Planned and created by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the exhibits will be on display at the First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Dover, Del., through Sept. 22, 2013. Admission is free.

 The First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday; and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. For additional information, call 302-744-5055.

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Contact:
Jim Yurasek
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Phone:  302-736-7413
E-mail:  Jim.Yurasek@delaware.gov
Web:   http://history.delaware.gov


Tickets still available for lecture/tours of the hull of the DeBraak, a shipwrecked 18th-century British warship

Tours originate at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum. Open dates run through Oct. 14, 2013

Artistic rendition of the capsizing of the DeBraak by Peggy Kane, 1990.A limited number of tickets are still available for the Lewes, Del. based lecture/tours of the hull of His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak, a British warship that was escorting and protecting a convoy of British and American merchant ships en route to the United States when it was capsized and lost off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798. Remaining lecture/tours, which are limited to 10 visitors per program, will take place at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the following Mondays: Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30; and Oct.7 and 14, 2013. 

All lecture/tours begin at the Zwaanendael Museum, located at 102 Kings Highway in Lewes, Del.,where a lecture on the ship will be presented in conjunction with “A Seaborne Citizenry: The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World,” an exhibit that has been on display at the museum since Dec. 1, 2012. The exhibit tells the story of the vessel, its crew and the historical context within which it operated in the late 18th century. Ticket holders will then be transported, via van, to the DeBraak hull facility in nearby CapeHenlopenState Park for a curator-led tour of the surviving section of the ship’s hull.  

Nonrefundable tickets for the lecture/tours are $10 per person (restricted to persons aged 10 and above) and are available through the Shop Delaware website (http://shop.delaware.gov/). For additional information, call 302-645-1148.

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Contact:
Jim Yurasek
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Phone:  302-736-7413
E-mail:  Jim.Yurasek@delaware.gov
Web:   http://history.delaware.gov


Four Native-American-themed programs at the museums of the state of Delaware during September 2013

Elected Chief Dennis Coker of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware will participate in the program “The First People of the First State: Three Points of View” on Sept. 21.The museums of the state of Delaware will explore the First State’s rich Native-American heritage with a series of four programs during September 2013 that shine a spotlight on the history and culture of the Lenape and Nanticoke Indian tribes.

According to Nena Todd, site supervisor for the state’s downtown Dover museums, September is a time for Native-American people to return to their homelands. Traditionally, the coming of cooler weather provided a signal for native peoples to transition from their summer hunting and fishing grounds to more secure winter lodging. This tradition of seasonal travel continues in today’s Native-American communities with September serving as a time when families come together and communities celebrate their heritage. One of Delaware’s most well-known Native-American celebrations is the annual Nanticoke Indian Pow-Wow that will take place this year on Sept. 7 and 8.

September 2013 Native-American-themed programs at the museums of the state of Delaware include the following. All programs are free and open to the public.

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013
“The Cheswold Airport Archaeological Site.” First Saturday in the First State program features archaeologist Wade Catts of John Milner and Associates discussing the Native American archeological site at the Delaware Airpark in Cheswold that dates to 7,000 B.C. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, Del. Program at 1 p.m.Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-744-5055.

Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013
“The First People of the First State: A Lenape Celebration of Heritage.” Second annual celebration featuring the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware as they honor mother earth and Native-American culture with dancing and demonstrations. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, Del. Program 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-744-5055.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013
“The First People of the First State: Three Points of View.” Elected Chief Dennis Coker of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware and archaeologists Wade Catts and Cara Blume discuss the history and recent achievements of the Lenape community of central Delaware. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, Del. Program at 1 p.m.Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-744-5055.

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013
“Nanticoke.” Lecture by Sterling Street, museum coordinator for the Nanticoke Indian Museum in Millsboro, Del., on the history of the Nanticoke tribe and its museum. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, Del. Program at 2 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 302-645-1148.

Administered by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the six museums of the state of Delaware—New Castle Court House Museum, John Dickinson Plantation, First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, The Old State House, The Johnson Victrola Museum and the Zwaanendael Museum—tell the story of Delaware’s contributions to the history and culture of the United States. Through displays, exhibits and special programs, the museums explore how the state’s distinctive physical environment, in combination with the people who came to live there, gave Delaware an identity that is different from any other place.

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Contact:
Jim Yurasek
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Phone:  302-736-7413
E-mail:  Jim.Yurasek@delaware.gov
Web:   http://history.delaware.gov

 


Museums of the state of Delaware to offer 17 special events during September 2013

Four of the programs will explore the First State’s rich Native-American heritage

The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be sponsoring 17 special events during the month of September 2013 at the state of Delaware’s six museums (The New Castle Court House Museum, the John Dickinson Plantation, the First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, The Old State House, the Johnson Victrola Museum and the Zwaanendael Museum). Four of the events will explore the First State’s rich Native-American heritage including programs on the Lenape and Nanticoke Indian tribes of Delaware. A schedule of all 17 special programs is listed below. For additional information, call 302-744-5055.

According to Nena Todd, site supervisor for the state’s downtown Dover museums, September is a time for Native-American people to return to their homelands. Traditionally, the coming of cooler weather provided a signal for native peoples to transition from their summer hunting and fishing grounds to more secure winter lodging. This tradition of seasonal travel continues in today’s Native-American communities with September serving as a time when families come together and communities celebrate their heritage. One of Delaware’s most well-known Native-American celebrations is the annual Nanticoke Indian Pow-Wow that will take place this year on Sept. 7 and 8. 

Administered by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the museums of the state of Delaware tell the story of Delaware’s contributions to the history and culture of the United States. Through displays, exhibits and special programs, the museums explore how the state’s distinctive physical environment, in combination with the people who came to live there, gave Delaware an identity that is different from any other place.

Special events at the museums of the state of Delaware, September 2013

Monday, Sept. 2, 2013
“Labor Day.”
Guided tours will explore the craftsmen and workers who built Delaware’s historic Old State House in 1791. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE19901. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Monday, Sept. 2, 2013
“The Star Spangled Banner: Then and Now.” Guided tours examine the development of America’s national anthem through time with original recordings played on authentic Victor Talking Machines. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover, DE19901. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Monday, Sept. 2, 2013
“Imagine That.” Utilizing the exhibit Dealing in Symbols: Profundity and the Human Figure” as a backdrop, guided tours will explore the life and work of the noted Wilmington sculptor Charles Parks and his contributions to American art. Visitors will have an opportunity to create an interactive sculpture as an element of the tour. First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Duke of York St., Dover, DE 19901. Tours at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013
“Latin Music.” Guided tours explore the early Spanish language and Latin-American recordings of the Victor Talking Machine Company played on authentic Victor Talking Machines. First Saturday in the First State program. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover, DE19901. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013
“Imagine That.” Utilizing the exhibit Dealing in Symbols: Profundity and the Human Figure” as a backdrop, guided tours will explore the life and work of the noted Wilmington sculptor Charles Parks and his contributions to American art. Visitors will have an opportunity to create an interactive sculpture as an element of the tour. First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Duke of York St., Dover, DE 19901. Tours at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013
Native-American heritage program
“The Cheswold Airport Archaeological Site.” First Saturday in the First State program features archaeologist Wade Catts of John Milner and Associates discussing the Native American archeological site at the Delaware Airpark in Cheswold that dates to 7,000 B.C. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE 19901. Program at 1 p.m.Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013
“Capital Cities and Capitol Buildings of the United States: 1774-1825.” Historic-site interpreter Bob Vander Decker will discuss the many capital cities and capitol buildings of the United States government during the American Revolution, Articles of Confederation and early years of the Constitution. The nation’s capital city moved often in support of, and in response to, the current events and activities of the British military. New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle, DE19720. Program at 2 p.m. Museum open 1:30–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-323-4453.

Monday, Sept. 9, 2013
Lecture/tour of His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak. Explore the history of the DeBraak which was capsized and lost off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798. Program includes a trip to the hull facility in nearby Cape Henlopen State Park for a curator-led tour of the surviving section of the ship’s hull. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. Programs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Limited seating. Admission $10 in advance by reservation only at http://shop.delaware.gov/. For additional information, call 302-645-1148.

Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013
Native-American heritage program
“The First People of the First State: A Lenape Celebration of Heritage.” Second annual celebration featuring the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware as they honor mother earth and Native-American culture with dancing and demonstrations. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE19901. Program 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013
Demonstrations by the Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild. Program explores spinning, weaving, knitting and other fabric arts. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE19901. Program 1–3 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-739-3277.

Monday, Sept. 16, 2013
Lecture/tour of His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak. Explore the history of the DeBraak which was capsized and lost off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798. Program includes a trip to the hull facility in nearby Cape Henlopen State Park for a curator-led tour of the surviving section of the ship’s hull. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. Programs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Limited seating. Admission $10 in advance by reservation only at http://shop.delaware.gov/. For additional information, call 302-645-1148.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013
“Hearth Cooking Basics.” Hands-on workshop exploring basic hearth-cooking techniques. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE19901. Program 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-739-3277.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013
Native-American heritage program
“The First People of the First State: Three Points of View.” Elected Chief Dennis Coker of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware and archaeologists Wade Catts and Cara Blume discuss the history and recent achievements of the Lenape community of central Delaware. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE19901. Program at 1 p.m.Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Monday, Sept. 23, 2013
Lecture/tour of His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak. Explore the history of the DeBraak which was capsized and lost off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798. Program includes a trip to the hull facility in nearby Cape Henlopen State Park for a curator-led tour of the surviving section of the ship’s hull. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. Programs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Limited seating. Admission $10 in advance by reservation only at http://shop.delaware.gov/. For additional information, call 302-645-1148.

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013
“Smoked, Pickled and Salted for Survival.” From 11 a.m.–2:30, learn how smoked, pickled and salted meats helped stretch food reserves in the winter, and participate in pickling meats with brine and smoking meats in the plantation’s smokehouse. In addition, join the John Dickinson Plantation in celebration of the St. Jones Reserve’s “Arts in the Estuary” program from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE 19901. Museum open 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-739-3277.

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013
Native-American heritage program
“Nanticoke.” Lecture by Sterling Street, museum coordinator for the Nanticoke Indian Museum in Millsboro, Del., on the history of the Nanticoke tribe and its museum. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE19958. Program at 2 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-645-1148.

Monday, Sept. 30, 2013
Lecture/tour of His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak. Explore the history of the DeBraak which was capsized and lost off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798. Program includes a trip to the hull facility in nearby Cape Henlopen State Park for a curator-led tour of the surviving section of the ship’s hull. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. Programs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Limited seating. Admission $10 in advance by reservation only at http://shop.delaware.gov/. For additional information, call 302-645-1148.

Exhibits at the museums of the state of Delaware, September 2013
In addition to special programming, the museums of the state of Delaware are currently presenting the following exhibits:

Thru Sept. 22, 2013
Dealing in Symbols: Profundity and the Human Figure.” Exhibit of works by noted Wilmington sculptor Charles Parks from the collections of the state of Delaware. First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Duke of York St., Dover, DE 19901. Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sun., 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Thru Sept. 22, 2013
USS Delaware: An American Battleship.” The story of the USS Delaware (1909-1924), told through objects, photographs and ceremonial silver. First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Duke of York St., Dover, DE 19901. Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sun., 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Ongoing
Archaeology of the New Castle Court House.” The exhibit highlights the many phases of archaeological investigations at the New Castle Court House including artifacts representing over 300 years of continuous use of the building. New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle, DE19720. Wed.–Sat., 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-323-4453.

Ongoing
Delaware and the War of 1812.” Exhibit examines the service and sacrifice of Delawareans of 1812 to 1815, and the important role that the state played in a conflict that helped shaped the development of the United States. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE19958. Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:30–4:30 p.m. from April 1–Oct. 31. Wed.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. from Nov. 1–March 31. Free admission. 302-645-1148.

Ongoing
Emeline Hawkins: Her Journey From Slavery to Freedom on the Underground Railroad.”
Exhibit chronicles the compelling story of Emeline Hawkins and her family and their 1845 odyssey on the Underground Railroad from slavery in Maryland, through Delaware to freedom in Pennsylvania. New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St., New Castle, DE19720. Wed.–Sat., 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Sun., 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-323-4453.

Ongoing
A Seaborne Citizenry: The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World.Exhibit utilizes artifacts recovered from His Majesty’s Sloop of War DeBraak, a British warship that sank off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798 to tell the story of the vessel, its crew and the historical context within which it operated in the Atlantic World of the late 18th century. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE19958. Tue.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun., 1:30–4:30 p.m. from April 1–Oct. 31. Wed.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. from Nov. 1–March 31. Free admission. 302-645-1148.

Ongoing
“Simple Machines.” Exhibit demonstrating the six “simple machines”—incline ramp, screw, wedge, pulley, lever and wheel —that constitute the elementary building blocks of which all complicated machines are composed. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE19901. Wed.–Sat., 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-739-3277.

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Contact:
Jim Yurasek
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Phone:  302-736-7413
E-mail:  Jim.Yurasek@delaware.gov
Web:   http://history.delaware.gov

 


Fourteen events at Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs museums in August 2013

Photo of a woman supporting the repeal the 18th Amendment.During the month of August 2013, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be offering 14 special programs at the six museums that it operates across the state.

Highlights of the month include a series of Aug. 3 programs on the Prohibition era in Delaware presented at First State Heritage Park locations in Dover including Bell House, the Johnson Victrola Museum,  Legislative Hall, and The Old State House. Interactive performance/presentations at The Old State House will feature historic-site interpreters exploring the state’s ratification of the 18th amendment, its attempts to enforce the law, and its ratification of the 21st amendment repealing Prohibition; while the Johnson Victrola Museum will present “Speakeasy,” a musical presentation by DonDel productions in which the museum will be transformed into a speakeasy (minus the alcohol) featuring 1920s smooth blues.

On Aug. 10, Dover’s John Dickinson Plantation will present “Raiding the Mansion—Plundering the House of all its Provisions,” a program in which visitors will learn about the Tory raid on the home of the “Penman of the Revolution” through a special tour, and through examination of letters and primary documents.

Finally, on Aug. 17, the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes will present Founding of the Colony of New Sweden,” a lecture by Bill Hutchison, education coordinator of the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, who will discuss the 1638 establishment of Fort Christina, the first permanent non-native settlement in Delaware. The lecture is presented in conjunction with the month-long visit of the tall ship Kalmar Nyckel to Lewes.

Following is a full listing of the division’s special programming during August 2013:

Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013
“Imagine That.” Utilizing the exhibit Dealing in Symbols: Profundity and the Human Figure” as a backdrop, guided tours will explore the life and work of the noted Wilmington sculptor Charles Parks and his contributions to American art. Visitors will have an opportunity to create an interactive sculpture as an element of the tour. First Saturday in the First State program. First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Duke of York St., Dover, DE 19901. Tours at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013
“The Era of Prohibition in Delaware.” First Saturday in the First State program on Prohibition in Delaware features an interactive performance/presentation in which historic-site interpreters explore the state’s ratification of the 18th amendment, its attempts to enforce the law, and its ratification of the 21st amendment repealing Prohibition. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover, DE19901. Performances at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013
“Speakeasy.” Musical presentation by DonDel productions in which the museum will be transformed into a speakeasy (minus the alcohol) featuring 1920s smooth blues. Guests are invited to come in “twenties” dress. First Saturday in the First State program. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New St., Dover, DE19901. Performances at 1 and 3 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

Mondays, Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2013
Lecture/tours of His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak. Explore the history of the DeBraak which was capsized and lost off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798. Program includes a trip to the hull facility in nearby Cape Henlopen State Park for a curator-led tour of the surviving section of the ship’s hull. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958. Programs at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Limited seating. Admission $10 in advance by reservation only at http://shop.delaware.gov/. For additional information, call 302-645-1148.

Wednesdays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2013
“Weaving Wednesdays.” Staff-led program in which visitors will learn how to weave a blanket or rag rug. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE19901. Program 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-739-3277.

Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013
“Raiding the Mansion—Plundering the House of all its Provisions.” Learn about the Tory raid on the mansion through a special tour, and through examination of letters and primary documents. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE19901. Program 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Museum open 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-739-3277.

Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013
Demonstrations by the Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild. Program explores spinning, weaving, knitting and other fabric arts. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, DE19901. Program 1–3 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-739-3277.

Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013
“Founding of the Colony of New Sweden.” In conjunction with the month-long visit of the tall ship Kalmar Nyckel to Lewes, Bill Hutchison, education coordinator of the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, will discuss the 1638 establishment of Fort Christina, the first permanent non-native settlement in Delaware. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE19958. Program at 2 p.m. Museum open 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-645-1148.

Administered by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the six museums of the state of Delaware—New Castle Court House Museum, John Dickinson Plantation, First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, The Old State House, Johnson Victrola Museum and Zwaanendael Museum—tell the story of Delaware’s contributions to the history and culture of the United States. Through displays, exhibits and special programs, the museums explore how the state’s distinctive physical environment, in combination with the people who came to live there, gave Delaware an identity that is different from any other place.

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Contact:
Jim Yurasek
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Phone:  302-736-7413
E-mail:  Jim.Yurasek@delaware.gov
Web:   http://history.delaware.gov