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Five free programs celebrate the invaluable contributions that the Black community has made to the culture and history of the United States. The post History Division Celebrates Black History Month 2022 appeared first on State ....
Oral history initiative designed to gather, memorialize and share stories about historically segregated Black and Indigenous beaches in Delaware. The post Zwaanendael Museum seeks volunteers for “Recapturing Black Beaches,” an oral history initiative appeared first ....
Events include a virtual program on the blizzard of 1888 and a live concert by Musically Generated Organism. The post Historical and Cultural Affairs programs in January 2022 appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Museum to add sprinkler system. The post New Castle Court House Museum to be closed through spring 2022 appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Annually, December 7th has been proclaimed Delaware Day in honor of Delaware becoming the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1787, thus making Delaware the first state in the nation. This year, the ....
Festive holiday-décor, historical Dutch cookery and mountain music among programs to be featured. The post Historical Affairs programs for the holidays appeared first on State of Delaware News.
A folk music concert, and programs celebrating Dutch American Heritage Day and National Native American Heritage Month among events/topics to be explored. The post Historical Affairs Programs in November 2021 appeared first on State of ....
Event commemorates the 339th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World. The post ‘William Penn Day’ in New Castle on Oct. 23, 2021 appeared first on State of ....
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.