historical grant
improvement projects

Preserving architectural heritage requires specialized expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and deep respect for historical integrity. Our historic preservation projects demonstrate our commitment to maintaining the character and craftsmanship of bygone eras while ensuring these treasured structures meet modern safety and functionality standards. From century-old churches to landmark commercial buildings, we blend traditional techniques with contemporary knowledge to breathe new life into historical properties.

Richard Allen School

Located in Georgetown, DE

The Richard Allen School opened in the late 1920s as one of 80 schools built for African American children in Delaware by philanthropist Pierre S. DuPont. The school was named after Richard Allen, a freed slave and founder of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in the late 18th Century in Philadelphia.

Current Status and Restoration:

• In 2014, a diverse group formed the Richard Allen Coalition with the goal to restore the school so it can once again be a cultural, civic and educational center. It's official: Richard Allen School is registered among the nation's historic places.

• In 2022, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester presented a $100,000 check in Community Project Funding for renovations to the historic school.

• A groundbreaking ceremony was held in May 2025, marking the official start of renovations.

• The Whayland Company has been selected as the contractor to perform the renovation work on this historic project.

The Richard Allen School
Georgetown, Delaware - 1923

The Richard Allen School
Georgetown, DE - Projected Rendition

The Nanticoke Indian Association was recognized as a Native American tribe by the state of Delaware in 1922 and is one of two state-recognized Native American groups in Delaware. The Nanticoke Indian Museum is the only Native American museum in Delaware and one of only 13 Nanticoke sites in the country to be listed as a historical landmark. The tribe took ownership of 31 acres of ancestral land in 2021, representing the first time the community has owned an ancestral parcel that was privately owned for generations.

Nanticoke Indian
Cultural Center

Located in millsboro, DE

Current Status and Restoration:

The Nanticoke Indian Association has successfully raised millions of dollars for various projects including the future expansion of its museum, the growth of its tribal center and the building of a memorial park on ancestral land.

This project represents a significant cultural preservation and community development initiative that combines historical restoration with modern community needs. The expansion will allow the Nanticoke Indian Association to better serve their community while preserving their rich cultural heritage for future generations.