Old New Castle's annual two-day Separation Day is a free celebration of Delaware’s independence from Pennsylvania and the British Crown. Festivities will be held on June 6 and 7. History buffs take ...

Excerpts from The News Journal archives include a dramatic rescue from a burning home in 1926, prisoners' lawsuit in 1976, ...

If you’re planning a trip to Delaware, you won’t want to miss out on the state’s rich history. Delaware was one of the original 13 colonies and played a significant role in the American Revolution.

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 ...

Delaware's only national park is called First State National Historic Park -- but that name can be deceiving. The designation might make you think that this is a single plot of land with an important ...

Excerpts from The News Journal archives include epidemics sweeping Wilmington, historic homes moved to Market Street and honor for The Knotty Pine.

Delaware County hosted its third annual Celebration of Black History on Thursday at the Towne House in Media to highlight the contributions of Black Americans who served in the military. “From Bronze ...