§ 560. Freedom Trail.
§ 560. Freedom Trail. Consistent with the authority granted to the Department of State pursuant to §§ 551 and 552 of this title, the Department shall consider and recognize Delaware’s Underground Railroad and other historical sites associated with African American Freedom in Delaware and designate such sites with specially designated Freedom Trail markers. The Department […]
§ 571. Establishment of State Museum.
§ 571. Establishment of State Museum. The Department of State may establish and maintain under its jurisdiction a division to be known as the Delaware State Museum to be located in the City of Dover. 46 Del. Laws, c. 261, § 1; 29 Del. C. 1953, § 3371; 57 Del. Laws, c. 608, §§ 1B, […]
§ 572. Purpose of State Museum.
§ 572. Purpose of State Museum. The purpose of the Delaware State Museum is to: (1) Collect and preserve for the citizens of Delaware permanent exhibits of some phases of the social, cultural, industrial, agricultural and commercial life of the State and of its natural resources; (2) Prepare and circulate for use in the schools […]
§ 573. Powers and duties with respect to State Museum.
§ 573. Powers and duties with respect to State Museum. The Department may: (1) Solicit and receive funds for the purpose of restoring and equipping the State Museum; and (2) Collect and prepare suitable exhibits, purchase necessary supplies, tools and equipment and employ a curator and other personnel necessary for the adequate operation of the […]
§ 574. Expenses and insurance of State Museum.
§ 574. Expenses and insurance of State Museum. The expenses of water, electric lights, heating fuel and janitors’ supplies shall be paid from the funds of the Department. The State Insurance Commissioner shall provide adequate insurance for protection against fire, smoke, theft and wind damage. 46 Del. Laws, c. 261, § 5; 29 Del. C. […]
§ 527-536.
§ 527-536.
§ 551. Powers with respect to historical buildings, sites, objects and archaeological resources.
§ 551. Powers with respect to historical buildings, sites, objects and archaeological resources. (a) To prevent the further loss of part of our national heritage and culture through the deterioration or neglect of historic buildings, sites, objects or archaeological resources within this State, including archaeological resources in or on subaqueous lands pursuant to Chapter 53 […]
§ 552. Acquisition of land; contracts.
§ 552. Acquisition of land; contracts. (a) The Department may acquire by gift, devise, purchase or otherwise, absolutely or in trust, and hold and, unless otherwise restricted by the terms of the gift or devise, encumber, convey or otherwise dispose of any real property or of any estate or interest therein as may be necessary […]
§ 553. Employees; duties.
§ 553. Employees; duties. The Department shall appoint and prescribe the duties of such employees or agents as may be necessary to carry out its functions and shall fix their rate of compensation. 48 Del. Laws, c. 265, § 4; 29 Del. C. 1953, § 3353; 57 Del. Laws, c. 608, § 1B; 66 Del. […]
§ 514. Inspection of public records by the Delaware Public Archives.
§ 514. Inspection of public records by the Delaware Public Archives. For the purpose of this chapter all custodians of public records of this State and the political subdivisions thereof shall, upon the request of the State Archivist and Records Administrator, afford to the State Archivist and Records Administrator or Delaware Public Archives staff designated […]