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  Archives:  October 2013

A Day in the Life of the John Dickinson Plantation in Dover, Del. on Oct. 12, 2013

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2013

Enjoy a day of food, entertainment and hands-on activities from colonial trades to hearth cooking in the 18th-century setting of the home of the “Penman of the Revolution.”




Candle-dipping, classical music and Dutch-American Heritage Day to be featured at the museums of the state of Delaware in November 2013

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2013

Eleven special programs to be offered during the month.




Traffic Safety News – Drive Safely to Work Week

Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2013

Every October, OHS partners with the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) to promote Drive Safely to Work Week (DSWW). This year’s campaign is being observed October 7-11.  The theme is “Gear Up for Safe Driving” which focuses on aspects of driver safety that occur before you even start the engine. Get the Facts […]




Forest Service and Smokey Bear Spread Fire Safety Message to First-Grade Students

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2013

As part of National Fire Prevention Month in October, Smokey Bear will be visiting classrooms with the Delaware Forest Service’s yearly fire prevention education programs targeted to first-grade students in the state’s private, public, and charter schools. Ashley Peebles coordinates the successful effort that reaches around 9,000 students annually.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Firefighters

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 4, 2013

U.S. and Delaware flags have been ordered lowered to half-staff until the start of business on Monday, October 7, 2013, to honor firefighters who have died protecting Delawareans and in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.






  Archives:  October 2013

A Day in the Life of the John Dickinson Plantation in Dover, Del. on Oct. 12, 2013

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2013

Enjoy a day of food, entertainment and hands-on activities from colonial trades to hearth cooking in the 18th-century setting of the home of the “Penman of the Revolution.”




Candle-dipping, classical music and Dutch-American Heritage Day to be featured at the museums of the state of Delaware in November 2013

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2013

Eleven special programs to be offered during the month.




Traffic Safety News – Drive Safely to Work Week

Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2013

Every October, OHS partners with the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) to promote Drive Safely to Work Week (DSWW). This year’s campaign is being observed October 7-11.  The theme is “Gear Up for Safe Driving” which focuses on aspects of driver safety that occur before you even start the engine. Get the Facts […]




Forest Service and Smokey Bear Spread Fire Safety Message to First-Grade Students

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2013

As part of National Fire Prevention Month in October, Smokey Bear will be visiting classrooms with the Delaware Forest Service’s yearly fire prevention education programs targeted to first-grade students in the state’s private, public, and charter schools. Ashley Peebles coordinates the successful effort that reaches around 9,000 students annually.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Firefighters

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 4, 2013

U.S. and Delaware flags have been ordered lowered to half-staff until the start of business on Monday, October 7, 2013, to honor firefighters who have died protecting Delawareans and in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.