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Although Delaware may be one of the smallest states, there are still plenty of hidden gems to discover here. From interesting museums to landscapes that look too beautiful to even be real, here is a list of 9 places in Delaware most people don't know about. Keep reading to learn more.

2022 Individual Artist FellowshipsDelaware Division of the Arts. From now until September 5th, works by the Delaware Division of the Arts (DDoA)' Individual Artist Fellowship award winners will be exhibited at CAMP Rehoboth located in Sussex County, Delaware.

Fractured glassPhoto by Sharon McCutcheon from Pexels. Beginning September 9th, the Delaware Contemporary's Fall/Winter 2022 season theme "Through a Glass, Darkly" will include new and recent works by artists working with glass and glass-related materials and processes, exposing the material’s dual nature.

If you’re looking for an epic all-you-can-eat experience it’s about time you visited one of these seven highly-rated buffets in Delaware. Whether you like classic American comfort food or Indian cuisine, you’ll be sure to find your new favorite restaurant on this list.

“Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II” cover; and author Buzz Bissinger; “Cuba: An American History” cover, and author AdHistory Book Festival. Pulitzer Prize-winning authors will open and close the 2022 History Book Festival in Lewes, DE, bookending presentations by roughly 20 distinguished authors of historical nonfiction and fiction works.

'Celtic to Classical' returns to Southern Delaware in August for a seventh season, with a program designed to delight fans of all ages and musical genres. Internationally acclaimed cellist Jonah Kim will join 'Celtic to Classical' Co-Founders Sheridan Seyfried and Ya-Jhu Yang for performances of beloved classics by Brahms and Mozart as well as contemporary American bluegrass by world-renowned musicians Mark O'Connor and Bela Fleck. Audiences also will be treated to original music by Seyfried, ranging in style from lyrical and emotive to lively and Celtic-inspired.

Delaware Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has revealed a new brand identity, including an updated logo and website. The state humanities council works to provide grant funding to Delaware-based nonprofits and community groups that are engaged in humanities-centered work. Recently funded projects include the “Bent, But Not Broken” music conference showcased by the Choir School of Delaware, the annual Wilmington Writers Conference, and the History Book Festival in Lewes.

The Delaware Contemporary has announced four accepted artists for the 2022-23 onsite Artist-In-Residence program. These artists were selected for a year-long residency program to occupy a fully-funded, shared studio. Artists-In-Residence will engage with their fellow residents, the community of "The Studios @" artists, staff, and public outreach projects. Residents will work toward a cumulative exhibition at The Delaware Contemporary in the summer of 2023.

Following two years of virtual programs necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the History Book Festival plans to resume live presentations with around 20 distinguished authors of historical nonfiction and fiction works from September 23 to 25 in Lewes, DE.

Delaware physicians, health advocates, and the Delaware Humanities council gathered in Dover in honor of the newly passed resolution marking June 21st as “Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler Day” in Delaware, celebrating the nation’s first Black woman physician.

In May Governor John Carney appointed four new members to serve on the Board of Directors for Delaware Humanities. Ruthi Adams Joseph, Harry Brake, Devon Filicicchia, and Heidi Nasstrom Evans are all beginning their first term and will serve with the humanities council until June 2025.

Delaware may be the second smallest state in the country, but it more than makes up for its size with its natural beauty. And, the state is home to some of the most popular beaches on the East Coast.

Although not well-known to the world, the Delmarva Peninsula encompasses all of Delaware, a good portion of Maryland, and the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Only accessible from the rest of the United States by two bridges, Delmarva is somewhat secluded, lending to a unique lifestyle that you have to experience to understand. For locals, life on "the shore" is marked by a slow pace, familiar faces, and uncrowded roads that make it easy to roam the area. If you want to experience Delmarva for yourself, these are the top three types of attractions you can enjoy during your visit.

stack of money in different amountsphoto by Colin Watts (Unsplash) If you're running light on cash right now, here is some good news for Delaware residents. By the end of May, the state of Delaware will be sending out a tax rebate to residents. Individual filers will receive $300, while married couples filing jointly would receive $600. Delaware citizens who have submitted a personal income tax return for 2020 will receive the rebates. According to Delaware Online, the rebate also applies to residents who did not earn enough to submit taxes in 2020.

Looking for lunch in Lewes, Delaware? This historic coastal town is home to several upscale restaurants. Here are three local restaurants in Lewes that will delight your senses with unique dishes and exceptional dining atmospheres.

Crab Du Jour opened its Wilmington, DE location one year ago, and to celebrate the anniversary, the Crab Du Jour team has decided to host a special event to give back to the community. On Thursday, June 9th beginning at 4:30 p.m., the Crab Du Jour location at 2107 Concord Pike in Wilmington at The Shops at Fairfax Shopping Center will pack the restaurant with first responders, hospital employees, and healthcare workers for a complimentary dinner while a local marching band performs, and a number of local mascots entertain those in attendance.

Residents of four states in the US may be eligible for future stimulus payments, which will begin in May as the country battles high inflation. Of these four states, residents of Delaware are in luck.

Fun, free local and online resources, recipes, and more. Happiness and joy - a woman laughingPhoto by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash. Philadelphia and Delaware – Every morning I try to wake up and thank God for all my blessings and list at least 10 things I’m grateful for. This helps me stay focused and centered. Oprah has her Favorite Things:

Maryland Blue Crabs are the unofficial mascot of the Eastern Shore. Seasoned heavily with Old Bay and dipped in hot butter, there's no better summertime treat than a pile of steaming hot crabs. Shrimp, clams, and oysters are also popular favorites. Here on the Delmarva Peninsula, we've got plenty of places where you can sit down for a nice seafood feast. Here are five local favorites you should check out this summer.

Every Delaware resident who filed a 2020 tax return with the state is expected to receive $300 payments this spring to help them combat inflation. The checks will be sent to more than 600,000 Delawareans and will cost the state $186 million.