The Delaware Public Archives received a donation of original 18th-century land records bearing the signature of Caesar Rodney, one of Delaware’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. Donated by Michael and Allison Richards, the documents date from …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov DOVER, Del. — Governor Meyer announced today that the Division of the Public Advocate has filed a petition with the Delaware Public Service …
Wilmington, DE – Delaware welcomed a new chapter in its maritime and tourism story this week as Scenic Eclipse, made a special visit to the Port of Wilmington during its voyage. Approximately 200 passengers disembarked in Wilmington, where representatives …
The Delaware Public Archives is excited to present a new digital exhibit that highlights the history and importance of Delaware’s agricultural industry: Grown & Gathered: Harvest in the First State. On display in the lobby of the Delaware Public …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today ceremonially signed legislation establishing Delaware’s first entertainment production tax credit and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today announced a new pilot program allowing students to use their school-issued student IDs as library …
During October, the Delaware Public Archives will celebrate American Archives Month! The First State’s Archives is one of the oldest public archives in the nation. From handwritten notes and documents to photographic prints and motion picture film, the …
For more than 50 years, the Bowers Beach Maritime Museum has helped preserve the maritime heritage of the Delaware Bay community and the watermen who made their living along its shores. What began in 1975 as informal displays in two rooms of a historic …
DOVER, Del. — The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ (HCA) new John Dickinson Plantation Visitor Center will debut its highly anticipated permanent exhibit, “One Land Many Voices,” on Saturday, Oct. 10. HCA will unveil the exhibit at the newly …
Wilmington, Del. (September 28, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Diosas & Guerreras: The Living Canvas, a solo exhibition of wearable art and complementary photography by Dayesla Ixtli, on view …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 28, 2026 Media Contact: Jonah Anderson jonah.anderson@delaware.gov DOVER, Del. — Following months of community engagement, stakeholder input, and economic analysis, Governor Matt Meyer today announced the 25 …
STATEWIDE, Del. (September 28, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) earned six awards at the 2026 National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) Communications Contest, announced September 26 at NFPW’s national conference in Ellicott City, Maryland …
Wheeler’s Park was a beloved destination for families in Harrington and communities throughout Kent and Sussex counties for nearly thirty years. What began as a single picnic table grew into a popular recreational park known locally as the “Disneyland of …
Every home has an archive. Family photographs, important documents, home movies, and digital files all help tell the story of our lives and communities. This Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., join us at the Delaware Public Archives for Home Is …
Dover, Del. – Governor Matt Meyer announced recent progress made to implement Executive Order 21. These actions will remove regulatory barriers, promote equitable access, and foster collaboration through the newly established Office of Small Business …
Wilmington, Del. – The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is now accepting applications for the Delaware Entertainment and Production Tax Credit, the state’s first film tax credit program. The $10 million program is designed to attract film, …
Two hundred and thirty-nine years ago, on September 17, bells rang out in Philadelphia to announce that, after months of debate, the United States Constitution had been signed. This Thursday, September 17, at 4:00 p.m., the Delaware Public Archives will …
Dover, Del. – Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced his appointees to the Governor’s Supplier Diversity Council. Governor Meyer re-established the Council through Executive Order (EO) 22 on May 7, 2026. EO 22 reinforces Delaware’s Supplier …
For more than a century, Mount Joy United Methodist Church has been an important part of Wilmington’s Black Methodist community. Its history reaches back to the 1870s, when members established Whittington Chapel in South Wilmington, creating a place of …
STATEWIDE, Del. (September 8, 2026) – “The class was a perfect way to have fun with people my own age and make new friends,” wrote one Delaware woman after completing a free eight-week art workshop at her local library. She is one of more than 400 …
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