New head of DuPont Company in 1926. Wilmington's first St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1976. Mortgage foreclosures jump 52% in ...

Excerpts from the archives include an effort to prevent youth crime in 1926, a county executive guilty of perjury in 1976 and ...

Lewes, Delaware, is known as the First Town in the First State. Discover its rich history, beaches, charm, views as USA ...

Lewes, Delaware -- The striking building in the center of Lewes, Delaware was built in 1931 to commemorate the short-lived Dutch colony of Zwaanendael. The colony lasted for about a year, but it set ...

A photo of Edward Bringhurst III/V dressed in women's clothing in the early 1900s highlights the history of queer people in Delaware. Carolanne Deal, a queer history researcher, discovered the photo ...

If you’re looking for a unique and educational experience in Delaware, you won’t want to miss out on the many interesting museums scattered throughout the state. From museums dedicated to the state’s ...

Delaware may be small, but during the summer it offers big opportunities to explore the state's rich heritage, traditions and historical milestones through its many museums. From the colonial roots of ...

Residents from the surrounding area joined the conversation at Wilmington’s Delaware History Museum to learn from journalist and author Juan Gonzalez about the history of Latinos in the U.S. (Johnny ...