Daughters of the American Revolution

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism across the United States. Since the Society's founding, more than one million women have found purpose and passion in DAR membership. There are 7 Chapters in Delaware:

• Caesar Rodney Chapter: The first and oldest chapter in Delaware, established in 1893 and located in Wilmington.
• Colonel Haslet Chapter: Organized in Dover in 1897, named after Colonel John Haslet.
• Cooch's Bridge Chapter: Organized in Newark in 1902, named after the Battle of Cooch's Bridge.
• Colonel David Hall Chapter: Based in Lewes and organized in 1951.
• Mary Vining Chapter: Organized in Seaford in 1940, named after Revolutionary War figure Mary Vining.
• Battell and Read Chapter: A newer chapter organized in 2022 and based in Historic New Castle.
• Major Nathaniel Mitchell Chapter: Organized in 1972 in Georgetown.

Children of the American Revolution

The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, founded in 1895, is the oldest patriotic youth organization in our country. Membership is open to descendants of patriots of the American Revolution.

Delaware Public Archives

As the repository for records of Delaware state and local governments, the Delaware Public Archives contains thousands of documents and other materials that can help with researching one’s genealogical roots. Among these records are census materials, vital statistics including birth, death, and marriage records; tax assessments, probate/estate records, land deeds, and military records.

The Delaware Public Archives also preserves a large amount of genealogically related materials that were of private origin. These records include family histories, bible records, church records, manuscript genealogies, and newspapers.

Friends of Cooch's Bridge

The Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site ensures the preservation of the Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site and its grounds; and promotes public access to the site through outreach, advocacy, partnerships, fundraising, and the support of rigorous research into the site’s various populations and the spaces they occupied.

The Historic Hale-Byrnes House

As part of the State of Delaware's Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the mission of the Hale-Byrnes House is to protect, preserve, and promote the buildings and grounds of the Historic Hale-Byrnes House, the 18th Century Quaker farmstead and the site of the Council of War held three days after the battle of Cooch's Bridge, through ongoing preservation work and the offering of High quality public programming.

1st Delaware Regiment

The Mission of the 1st Delaware Regiment is to educate the public on Delaware and Delawareans in the American Revolution via living history programs by portraying the following:

• Delaware Regiment (aka 1st Delaware Regiment, Delaware Continentals, or Delaware Blues)
• Delaware Militia
• Allen McLane’s partisan group (also was attached to the 1st Delaware Regiment)
• Detachments of the 1st Delaware Regiment (Fort Mifflin, Lewes, etc.)
• Civilian supporters of the 1st Delaware Regiment and the Cause of Liberty
• Naval aspects of the 1st Delaware Regiment and the history of the Delaware River and Bay and vicinity during the American Revolution
• Motto:  We're of the Blue Hen & Game to the End!

Delaware 250 seeks to:

• Tell the full and honest story of Delaware’s past, which allows more people to see themselves reflected in our State’s history.
• Frame 1776 as a beginning, not the end, of our American story, as we continually strive toward creating “a more perfect union.”
• Cultivate a deeper appreciation for Delaware’s history among state residents and visitors, so that we may thoughtfully consider our history and inspire the next generation of caretakers of the rich and diverse histories of our State.

Sons of the Revolution

The Sons of the Revolution was founded in 1876 by John Austin Stevens, a member of New York City’s Victorian society. He was a patriotic historian who descended from Ebenezer Stevens, a Revolutionary Officer in the Continental Line who did not meet all of the strict requirements for membership in the Society of Cincinnati at that time. He, along with the other ‘founders,’ some of whom were members of Cincinnati, wished to broaden participation in preserving the American Heritage of the Revolutionary War on the eve of the centennial of the Declaration of Independence. The founder’s mission was to form a new society of gentlemen, the first of its kind in the Late 19th century, which would promote knowledge and appreciation of the achievement of American independence and foster fellowship amongst its members.

Pencader Heritage Museum

The Pencader Heritage Museum's mission is to promote the history of Pencader Hundred through preservation and presentation.