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September 2023 DHS Insider
September 7, 2023 – 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.
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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
Upcoming Events
Give Blood with DHS
Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United StatesHelp fulfill the urgent need for blood donors and join us for our 2nd Annual Blood Drive! One pint of blood can save up to 3 lives, your donation will […]
Market Street Music in Old Town Hall
Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United StatesJoin us for free concerts Thursdays in November at the Delaware Historical Society's Old Town Hall. VIOLALIA - New York violin and viola duo playing new music as well […]
Market Street Music in Old Town Hall
Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United StatesJoin us for free concerts Thursdays in November at the Delaware Historical Society's Old Town Hall. DALLAS VIETTY, accordion - Showcases the accordion as a supremely expressive and subtle […]
Market Street Music in Old Town Hall
Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United StatesJoin us for free concerts on Thursdays November at the Delaware Historical Society's Old Town Hall. KEVIN COPE, guitar - Composer and guitarist who plays his own music plus […]
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.
