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When planning your visit to the Delaware Historical Society, please note the upcoming closures to our facilities:
The Delaware Historical Society Research Library & Archives will be closed from Thursday, May 29 – Friday, June 20 as we make final preparations to reveal the building’s newly restored facade and refreshed reading room. We will resume normal operations on June 23, 2025.
March 2025 DHS Insider
March 31, 2025 – 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.
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.
Support
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!
Become a Member
Be the first to know about new exhibitions and programs at the Delaware Historical Society. Receive invitations to special events and Member gatherings. Meet others who share your interests in Delaware history. Stay informed and take advantage of all that we have to offer by becoming a Member! Members help us give life to history!
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
*Members Only!* Sea, Sail, and Scrimshaw
Set sail with Delaware Historical Society! Explore sailing, whaling, and the traditional art of scrimshaw with an up close look at some of our collections items and an opportunity to […]
The Trail to Desegregation Bus Tour
This year’s Brown v. Board of Education Bus Tour will be a ticketed public history event that continues the storytelling of Delaware’s part in the national conversations about the landmark […]
The Trail to Desegregation Bus Tour
This year’s Brown v. Board of Education Bus Tour will be a ticketed public history event that continues the storytelling of Delaware’s part in the national conversations about the landmark […]
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.
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