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The Delaware Historical Society Research Library & Archives will be CLOSED on Saturday, November 15. Our Saturday research hours this month will be on Saturday, November 22. Thank you for your understanding.
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
Market Street Music Noontime Concerts: Copeland String Quartet
Take your lunch break with the Delaware Historical Society on Thursdays throughout November! DHS and Market Street Music are back with noontime concerts, from 12:30-1 p.m. in historic Old Town […]
An Evening with Kathleen DuVal at the Delaware History Museum
The Delaware Historical Society and Huxley & Hiro will host author Kathleen DuVal for a conversation about her award winning book, Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American […]
An Evening with Richard Bell
Join Delaware Historical Society and Huxley & Hiro Booksellers for an engaging author talk with Dr. Richard Bell as he shares insights about his latest book, followed by a Q&A […]
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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