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  Archives:  July 2013

Fort Delaware Museum Theatre to present “Swallowing the Yellow Dog”

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Fort Delaware State Park will offer a special museum theatre program debuting on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2:45 p.m., and on every weekend after that through Labor Day.

“Swallowing the Yellow Dog” presents the story of two Confederate prisoners mulling over one’s decision to sign the oath of allegiance to the United States. The presentation, written by Dale Jones of Making History Connections, was created using primary research information on prisoner life at the fort.




Statement by Governor on Report Released by Delaware Criminal Justice Council

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Governor Markell released a statement regarding the report, “Recidivism in Delaware: An Analysis of Prisoners Released in 2008 and 2009.”




Joshua Meier to exhibit photographs related to memory in the Mezzanine Gallery in August

Delaware Division of the Arts | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013

[Un]Remembering is about the process of selecting which experiences we choose to remember and those we choose to forget—in other words, the editing of memories. In this way, the act of forgetting takes on a more active role as we decide what to hold on to and what to let go; the memories we wish to keep intact and those we attempt to recreate.




Delaware Office of Highway Safety announces title sponsorship of Sept. 27, 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Dover International Speedway

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013

‘Drive Sober 150’ presented by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety to promote safe driving throughout race weekend DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Dover International Speedway have announced a new partnership that will see the state office become the title sponsor for the newly branded “Drive Sober 150” NASCAR K&N […]




Biden, staff help give back to disabled Veteran at Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Build Day

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, July 29, 2013

Georgetown, DE – Attorney General Beau Biden joined a group of two dozen staff and family members from the Attorney General’s Office Saturday, July 27th to roll up their sleeves and show their support for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s Veteran Build Home in Georgetown Point.






  Archives:  July 2013

Fort Delaware Museum Theatre to present “Swallowing the Yellow Dog”

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Fort Delaware State Park will offer a special museum theatre program debuting on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2:45 p.m., and on every weekend after that through Labor Day.

“Swallowing the Yellow Dog” presents the story of two Confederate prisoners mulling over one’s decision to sign the oath of allegiance to the United States. The presentation, written by Dale Jones of Making History Connections, was created using primary research information on prisoner life at the fort.




Statement by Governor on Report Released by Delaware Criminal Justice Council

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Governor Markell released a statement regarding the report, “Recidivism in Delaware: An Analysis of Prisoners Released in 2008 and 2009.”




Joshua Meier to exhibit photographs related to memory in the Mezzanine Gallery in August

Delaware Division of the Arts | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013

[Un]Remembering is about the process of selecting which experiences we choose to remember and those we choose to forget—in other words, the editing of memories. In this way, the act of forgetting takes on a more active role as we decide what to hold on to and what to let go; the memories we wish to keep intact and those we attempt to recreate.




Delaware Office of Highway Safety announces title sponsorship of Sept. 27, 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Dover International Speedway

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013

‘Drive Sober 150’ presented by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety to promote safe driving throughout race weekend DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Dover International Speedway have announced a new partnership that will see the state office become the title sponsor for the newly branded “Drive Sober 150” NASCAR K&N […]




Biden, staff help give back to disabled Veteran at Sussex County Habitat for Humanity Build Day

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, July 29, 2013

Georgetown, DE – Attorney General Beau Biden joined a group of two dozen staff and family members from the Attorney General’s Office Saturday, July 27th to roll up their sleeves and show their support for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s Veteran Build Home in Georgetown Point.