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  Category: New Castle County


Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs honored with prestigious History in Progress Award

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Only four projects in the entire nation were honored with the award in 2014.




“William Penn Day” at Delaware’s New Castle Court House Museum on Oct. 25, 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 13, 2014

Day-long series of activities commemorating the 332nd anniversary of Penn’s Oct. 27, 1682 disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Ensuring Students Start School Ready for Success

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 10, 2014

Governor Markell highlights efforts focused on evaluating student-readiness among children entering kindergarten and its impact on their long-term success.




Museums of the state of Delaware to feature 19 free programs in November 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

“The People’s House,” candle-making workshops, and Dutch-American Heritage Day to be featured.




Buckle Up. Slow Down. Arrive Alive.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

With summer over and school back in session, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding motorists to drive safe this fall and save a life by buckling up and slowing down on Delaware roadways. The campaign will include high-visibility enforcement and awareness initiatives aimed at reducing traffic deaths through speed and seat belt enforcement from October 3rd – 26th and November 26th – December 31st.







  Category: New Castle County

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs honored with prestigious History in Progress Award

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Only four projects in the entire nation were honored with the award in 2014.




“William Penn Day” at Delaware’s New Castle Court House Museum on Oct. 25, 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 13, 2014

Day-long series of activities commemorating the 332nd anniversary of Penn’s Oct. 27, 1682 disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Ensuring Students Start School Ready for Success

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 10, 2014

Governor Markell highlights efforts focused on evaluating student-readiness among children entering kindergarten and its impact on their long-term success.




Museums of the state of Delaware to feature 19 free programs in November 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

“The People’s House,” candle-making workshops, and Dutch-American Heritage Day to be featured.




Buckle Up. Slow Down. Arrive Alive.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2014

With summer over and school back in session, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding motorists to drive safe this fall and save a life by buckling up and slowing down on Delaware roadways. The campaign will include high-visibility enforcement and awareness initiatives aimed at reducing traffic deaths through speed and seat belt enforcement from October 3rd – 26th and November 26th – December 31st.