D-Day Program at Delaware Public Archives to Commemorate 70th Anniversary
Delaware Public Archives | Kent County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2014
The D-Day invasion of Normandy is remembered as an American triumph and the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. On Saturday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. the Delaware Public Archives will commemorate the 70th anniversary of this pivotal day in American and World history with a special program at the Archives about the battle. This […]
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Call for Nominations for 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts
Delaware Division of the Arts | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2014
These prestigious awards recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware. Nomination packets are due Friday, June 20, 2014.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Preparing Youth for the Global Economy
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 30, 2014
In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights ongoing efforts to prepare Delaware students for the global economy through the expansion of the state’s World Language Immersion Programs.
Founding father Benjamin Rush, 18th-century drinks and fabric arts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in June 2014
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2014
During the month of June 2014, the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Rd. in Dover, Del., will present six special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.
World Language Expansion Program Shows Growth, High Parent Satisfaction in Second Year
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
The second annual review of Governor Jack Markell’s world language immersion initiative, which seeks to give Delaware students an advantage in the global economy by ensuring their proficiency in a second language, reported continued growth, with about 1500 students expected to participate in 11 programs next school year
