Objects, Ideals & Delaware's Unfinished Revolution, a new exhibition in partnership with Alexis I. duPont High School, commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The exhibition pairs objects and archival materials from Delaware Historical Society (DHS) collections with a variety of themes in Delaware’s history, using them as a lens […]
Breaking Barriers, Building Legacy chronicles the journey to establishing the Mitchell Center for African American Heritage, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary in October 2026, and highlights the lives and impact of Center namesakes Jane and Littleton Mitchell. It also commemorates the 125th birthday of Louis Redding, Delaware's first Black lawyer, who argued in the state […]
Explore Delaware history through a new lens during the Historic Perspectives Photo Walk in downtown Wilmington. Presented by the Delaware Historical Society in partnership with 1865 studios, this guided walking tour invites participants to discover the stories, architecture, and details that connect Wilmington’s past to the city we see today. Along the way, participants will […]
“Huzza!” to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! Declaring Independence and starting a revolution are thirsty work! Join the Delaware History Museum and Derrick Kelley, owner of Bin 66 Wine & Spirits in Rehoboth, as we discover (and taste!) what 18th century Patriots drank while plotting to overthrow Great Britain. Admission includes tasting, […]
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