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  Category: Kent County


Division of the Arts Invites Public Comment on Design Delaware 2.0: A Strategic Plan for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015

The Delaware Division of the Arts is inviting public comment on the final draft of its new strategic plan, Design Delaware 2.0. Comments may be submitted by email to delarts@state.de.us from February 12-22, 2015.




“Celebrating Love and Family: ‘Finding African-American Families in Kent County—1830–1860’ ” to be presented at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 14, 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 9, 2015

Program will explore recent research that identified the names of, and cultural resources associated with, African Americans who resided in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Del., between 1837 and 1860.




Governor’s Weekly Message: New Ways to Support our Entrepreneurs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2015

Governor Markell addresses efforts to ensure entrepreneurs have the best opportunity to turn their great ideas into thriving, expanding businesses in Delaware.




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

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | 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.




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

Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | 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.







  Category: Kent County

Division of the Arts Invites Public Comment on Design Delaware 2.0: A Strategic Plan for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2015

The Delaware Division of the Arts is inviting public comment on the final draft of its new strategic plan, Design Delaware 2.0. Comments may be submitted by email to delarts@state.de.us from February 12-22, 2015.




“Celebrating Love and Family: ‘Finding African-American Families in Kent County—1830–1860’ ” to be presented at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 14, 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 9, 2015

Program will explore recent research that identified the names of, and cultural resources associated with, African Americans who resided in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Del., between 1837 and 1860.




Governor’s Weekly Message: New Ways to Support our Entrepreneurs

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2015

Governor Markell addresses efforts to ensure entrepreneurs have the best opportunity to turn their great ideas into thriving, expanding businesses in Delaware.




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

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | 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.




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

Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | 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.