Verified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Delaware Historical Society

Organization Mission:

The Delaware Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that preserves, promotes, and shares Delaware’s history to educate, inspire, and empower people and communities.

This year, Delaware Historical Society is raising funds for two important projects: 
We ask that you visit the sub-pages of each fundraiser to donate.
About Delaware Historical Society

Since its founding in 1864, the Delaware Historical Society (DHS) has acquired nine historic buildings related to Delaware’s past and an extraordinary collection of more than 3 million objects, books, documents, photographs, and maps. 

We are the only private nonprofit organization with the mission to serve as the statewide organization exploring, preserving, promoting, and sharing Delaware history, heritage, and culture to educate, inspire, and empower people and communities.

Organization Details

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Name:
Delaware Historical Society

EIN: 51-0066731

Street Address:
505 Market Street

City: Wilmington

State: DE Zip: 19801

Social Media:

Website:
https://www.dehistory.org

Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex

Office Locations: Wilmington, New Castle

Sectors: Arts & Culture, Education, Museums & Historical, Social Justice, BIPOC-Led (CEO/ED)

Fundraisers for this Organization

Read House & Gardens Preservation
Read House & Gardens Preservation

Goal: $2,500, Raised: $1,600

Mitchell Center for African American Heritage
Mitchell Center for African American Heritage

Goal: $2,500, Raised: $800

Recent Donations

  • Mary Kate McLaughlin $100
  • Judy Austin $25
  • Susan Thomas-Holder $5
  • Paula Gordon
    (in honor of Thank you, Martha! (Virtuous circle vibes.))     $25
  • Jenn Ruebush $10
  • Lynne Howard $50
  • Natalie Reese $100
  • Martha Moffat $25
  • Flavia Rutkosky $100
  • Brionna Denby $50

Challenges Won

Golden Ticket 11 AM (Large Nonprofits) (Sponsored by Discover Bank)

Winning fundraiser: Mitchell Center for African American Heritage