Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 11 special events during August 2017
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Highlights include programs on inventors in the sound-recording industry, a historic murder mystery and Dr. Who
DSU students to present fresh perspectives on Delaware history on July 22, 2017
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Free interactive, history-related activities to be presented at four historic sites located in Dover, Del.
Delaware wildfire crew on fire near Meeker, Colorado
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017
A wildfire crew from the Delaware Forest Service is now working on the 300-acre Wilson Fire, located 9 miles north of Meeker, Colorado in Rio Blanco County. Started by lightning on July 7, the blaze is currently 15 percent contained and is threatening oil and gas production equipment. Delaware’s crew is comprised of 17 firefighters from Delaware and three from West Virginia. The crew flew from Harrisburg, PA on Sunday to the Rocky Mountain region along with teams from Maryland, New Hampshire, and two crews from Pennsylvania.
50th Anniversary Celebration of Dover, Del.’s Johnson Victrola Museum to take place now through the end of 2017
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017
The museum highlights the life and achievements of Dover’s native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of The Victor Talking Machine Company.
Governor Carney’s Statement on Delaware’s Wildfire Crew Assisting West Coast States
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 7, 2017
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement commending Delaware Forest Service’s wildfire crew prior to the mobilization of the 20-person team that will battle wildfires in the Rocky Mountain region. “Delaware’s wildfire crew is a group of well-trained volunteers and public servants who will leave the safety and comfort of […]
