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September 2024 DHS Insider

September 19, 2024 – Read the latest edition of DHS Insider!

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DHS’ African American Resource Guide Now Available

April 2023

Check out this awesome new resource meant to provide access to materials related to African American history held at the Delaware Historical Society.

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DHS Buildings Coloring Book

April 13, 2023 – Check out this coloring book featuring our historic buildings!

Grab your coloring pencils, crayons, or markers and print out our coloring book to give our buildings a makeover using your creative art skills.

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The Delaware Historical Society is one of the largest providers of student programs in the First State, and the home of National History Day in Delaware. Your support helps us to preserve and present priceless collections and allows us to keep telling all the ever-expanding stories of Delaware’s past and present. Today is already history!

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Our Collections

The Delaware Historical Society holds the nation’s largest privately held collection of material relating to Delaware history with approximately 3 million items in its library and museum collections.

Upcoming Events

Going Among English Sailors: American Tars Aboard HMS Belvidera, 1809-1814

Step aboard the HMS Belvidera and journey back to the 19th century in this nautical book talk. Lewes Historical Society Executive Director and maritime historian Andrew Lyter explores the experiences […]

LIT for the Holidays

Celebrate the winter season with live music, caroling, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a seasonal exhibit highlighting Delaware’s changing winter scenes. Join us for a festive evening as we open the […]

Market Street Music: Noontime Concerts

Join us in Old Town Hall on Thursdays in November for Market Street Music Noontime Concerts! Thursday, November 21 12:30-1 p.m. Duo Silvio: Richard Stone and Cameron Welke, lutes Surprising […]

DHS Statement on Violence in Our Communities
The Delaware Historical Society stands in solidarity with communities, families and individuals targeted by senseless acts of violence and hatred. We send a message of love, prayer, sympathy, and support.