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18th century trades, true crime in song and walking tours of a historic cemetery among programs/topics to be explored. The post Historical Affairs programs in October 2021 appeared first on State of Delaware News.
DOVER, DE— Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock announced today that the Department of State has transferred ownership of the Kirk and Short Building located at 15 and 21 The Green, Dover, Delaware to the Biggs ....
Activities include, among others, a wetland walk and campfire, and a program on Colonial Delaware crime and punishment
Entitled “The I’s Have It: Industry, Innovation, and Invention,” programs will explore American enterprise and ingenuity.
Programs explore the experiences of the enslaved and free African Americans who lived, labored and died on the John Dickinson Plantation.
Programs to explore the wreck of the DeBraak and War of 1812 hero Commodore Thomas Macdonough.
Video explores anti-slavery activity in Delaware in the late-18th century and the subsequent passage of repressive legislation targeting free Blacks in the 19th century.
The archaeology series “History Unearthed,” “Trivia Night” and “The Wreck of the DeBraak” will be explored.
Contest open between April 19 and 24, 2021.
Site likely to hold the remains of enslaved African Americans.
Programs help to tell the story of the First State’s contributions to the history and culture of the United States.
Three virtual programs to be streamed live on the Web. Two will celebrate women's lives and historic achievements.
Three virtual programs to be streamed live on the Web for African American History Month.
Donated plastic will be used to offset the purchase price of a recycled-plastic bench.
Cross-stitching, the wreck of the DeBraak and artist Francis Barraud, creator of the “His Master’s Voice” painting to be explored.
Online cross-stitch embroidery program from the Zwaanendael Museum during January 2021.
Delaware Day honors the anniversary of Delaware becoming the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on Dec. 7, 1787.
Based on the theme, “Lighting the Way,” decorations feature lanterns, lightships, lighthouses, starlight and luminarias.
Wreath making; Elizabeth Battell, proprietrix of the Golden Fleece Tavern; season’s eatings; and Delaware’s canning history to be explored.
Videos explore the lives of four enslaved individuals and an abolitionist.
As we approach November 14th, we join with our Indian neighbors and friends in celebrating Dawali. It is the celebration of lights with deep cultural significance, celebrating the victory of light over darkness, good over ....
Programs to explore mysteries of history, Abraham Lincoln’s election as president and London in wartime.
Virtual historical-theater presentation streamed live from Dover, Del.'s Johnson Victrola Museum.
Program explores the true stories of four men — a doctor, a chaplain, a soldier and an Irish immigrant — who served in the unit.
Research helps provide a greater understanding of the early colonial history of European and African persons in Delaware.
Four-part series of virtual presentations on the Lewes/Cape Henlopen region’s maritime history.
All activities to be presented free via Zoom; registration required.
22nd annual Chautauqua to take place virtually during September 2020.
22nd annual Chautauqua tent shows to take place in Lewes and New Castle, Del. during September 2020.
Project expected to be completed before summer’s end 2020.