Delaware’s First Queer History Museum

Delaware’s LGBTQ+ community is set to welcome its first dedicated queer history museum and community center in over three decades, opening by end of 2026 in Wilmington. Called The Collective, this 3,200-square-foot space on Market Street will serve as a museum, co-working hub, and gathering place — all designed to honor queer history, support local businesses, and offer vital resources like therapy, recovery aid, and clothing drives. Founded by social workers Noah Duckett and Julissa Coriano in 2018, the initiative seeks to fill the void left by the shuttered Griffin Community Center and raise $500,000 to ensure long-term stability. Curated by historian Carolanne Deal, the permanent museum will preserve stories often ignored by traditional archives, while the visitor center, gift shop, and flexible workspaces aim to build a vibrant, enduring home for Delaware’s queer community. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3927fc1f022f1d54