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  Archives:  February 2015

New Look For DEMA Web Page

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2015

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announces that it has posted a newly-designed web page on the internet.




Researching African American Genealogy: From the Antebellum Period to the Reconstruction Era

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, February 5, 2015

Nineteenth century African American genealogy is particularly difficult for researchers. On Saturday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m. the Delaware Public Archives will host a special program which will explore this challenging time period for African American genealogy. Presented by Shamele Jordon, the program will focus on a variety of sources and strategies for locating ancestors […]




African American History Month programs to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in February 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

During the month of February 2015, the home of the “Penman of the Revolution” will present five special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson owned the property.




Governor Announces Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission Membership & Meetings

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Governor Jack Markell announced the membership and the preliminary meeting schedule of the Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission.




Seventeen High School Students Compete in 2015 Delaware Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Each of the seventeen participants will recite poetry that they have selected, studied, and practiced, representing more than 40 different poets including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Lewis Carroll, Gwendolyn Brooks, Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.






  Archives:  February 2015

New Look For DEMA Web Page

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2015

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announces that it has posted a newly-designed web page on the internet.




Researching African American Genealogy: From the Antebellum Period to the Reconstruction Era

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, February 5, 2015

Nineteenth century African American genealogy is particularly difficult for researchers. On Saturday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m. the Delaware Public Archives will host a special program which will explore this challenging time period for African American genealogy. Presented by Shamele Jordon, the program will focus on a variety of sources and strategies for locating ancestors […]




African American History Month programs to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in February 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

During the month of February 2015, the home of the “Penman of the Revolution” will present five special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson owned the property.




Governor Announces Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission Membership & Meetings

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Governor Jack Markell announced the membership and the preliminary meeting schedule of the Wilmington Public Safety Strategies Commission.




Seventeen High School Students Compete in 2015 Delaware Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Each of the seventeen participants will recite poetry that they have selected, studied, and practiced, representing more than 40 different poets including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Lewis Carroll, Gwendolyn Brooks, Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.