Delaware Heritage Commission

Message from the Delaware Heritage Commission

Created in 1972 as the Delaware American Revolution Bicentennial Commission to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution in 1776, the Delaware Heritage Commission became one of the principal agencies for the celebration of Delaware history.   The celebration of the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution in 1987, the bicentennial of the Bill of Rights, the 500th anniversary of Columbus "Finding the Americas," the 75th anniversary of the American Revolution Battle of Cooch's Bridge, were led by the Heritage Commission.  Our mission is to celebrate the history and heritage of Delaware.  Since 1993, the Commission has sponsored Delaware Book Fair and Authors Day.  From the publications of books about Delaware history to the institution of two summer history camp programs for boys and girls, we engage in everything to accomplish our goals.  The Commission offers  Challenge Grants and McKinstry Awards for people studying First State history.  The Heritage Commission works with sister agencies within the Delaware Department of State (museums, archives, veterans, arts) to fulfill that mission.

News

2/25/08
Delaware Authors Day 2008 is just around the corner!

1/1/07
The Winter 2006-07 Newsletter, "Fully Freely & Entirely" now available.  Read it now!

7/31/06
Oral History Trainings.  We're available!  Give us a call about our new seminar offerings.

7/31/06
Delaware Book Fair and Authors Day coming spring 2007

News Releases:

• East of the Mason-Dixon Line Reissued
• Commission newsletter "Fully Freely & Entirely".  Read them now!
• Book kiosk in the Archives lobby
• Commission honors former member