Delaware Heritage Commission - State of Delaware - About the 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. Listen Services Grants Purnell Challenge Grant James T. McKinstry Award Book Orders Oral History Outreach Contact About Heritage Grants Book Orders Contact Information Commission Members Oral History Public Meetings Programs Purnell Challenge Grant James T. McKinstry Award FOIA Request Form Show state footer menu Delaware's Government Delaware's Governor State Directory Elected Officials General Assembly Delaware Courts State Employees Cities & Towns Delaware State Code State Regulations Business First Steps Phone Directory Locations Directory Delaware Public Meetings Voting & Elections Transparency Choose Health DE Tax Center Personal Income Tax Weather & Travel Contact State Agencies Corporations Franchise Tax Gross Receipts Tax Withholding Tax Guides to Services Mobile Apps E-mail / Text Alerts Social Media Make Text Size Smaler Reset Text Size Make Text Size Bigger Built by the Government Information Center ©MMXXVI Delaware.gov Hide state footer menu