Costumed demonstrations and guided tours at the Zwaanendael Museum and Cape Henlopen State Park are among several free Revolutionary War programs planned in Sussex County during August.
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Southern Delaware Tourism is promoting arts and history attractions across Sussex County through its Arts Around Our Towns and Fall for History campaign this fall.
Before Chincoteague Island became a bustling attraction, two devastating fires swept through Main Street more than a century ago. This changed the island's layout, architecture and history, according to the Museum of Chincoteague Island.
Historian Michael McKain will discuss Delaware's political climate during the Civil War during a free presentation Aug. 8 at the Milford Public Library.
The Milford Museum's American History Series is taking a closer look at Eliza Hamilton, the woman whose influence and legacy extended far beyond her role as Alexander Hamilton's wife.
While Assateague Island is best known for its iconic wild ponies, the barrier island's history stretches far beyond the animals that draw visitors from across the country.
In a continued celebration of Delaware 250, the 250 Ride Reenactment immerses Delawareans into history with community events to reenact Caesar Rodney’s historic ride from Dover to Philadelphia.
On Sept. 8, 1954, 11 African American 10th-grade students were admitted to Milford High School on Lakeview Avenue.
A building constructed at the end of the 18th century continues to stand as a reminder of Delaware’s early days as the first state in the United States.
Tributes to one of the most influential abolitionists in American history can be found across Maryland, but few places are as deeply connected to his story as the Eastern Shore.