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“Customs and Culture Through the Eyes of Dutch Artists”: Dutch-American Heritage Day program at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum on Nov. 14, 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 6, 2015

Program honors the deep ties of friendship that exist between the United States and the Netherlands.




Nominations being accepted for the 2016 Hall of Fame of Delaware Women

Commission for Women | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2015

The Delaware Commission for Women (DCW) is now accepting nominations for the 35th Annual Hall of Fame of Delaware Women. The deadline for submission is November 13, 2015.




John Dickinson’s birthday, candle-making and holiday crafts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in November 2015

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

During the month of November 2015, the home of the “Penman of the Revolution” will present seven 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.




Governor Nominates Experienced Child Welfare Professional to Lead Kids Department

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Governor Jack Markell announced he is nominating Carla Benson-Green to become the next Secretary of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF).




Governor Markell pardons Conductor on the Underground Railroad Samuel D. Burris

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 2, 2015

In an effort to right a historic injustice, Governor Jack Markell issued a pardon for Samuel D. Burris, a free black man from Delaware, who, on Nov. 2, 1847, was convicted of aiding slaves escaping from their owners.







  Category: News

“Customs and Culture Through the Eyes of Dutch Artists”: Dutch-American Heritage Day program at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum on Nov. 14, 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 6, 2015

Program honors the deep ties of friendship that exist between the United States and the Netherlands.




Nominations being accepted for the 2016 Hall of Fame of Delaware Women

Commission for Women | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2015

The Delaware Commission for Women (DCW) is now accepting nominations for the 35th Annual Hall of Fame of Delaware Women. The deadline for submission is November 13, 2015.




John Dickinson’s birthday, candle-making and holiday crafts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in November 2015

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

During the month of November 2015, the home of the “Penman of the Revolution” will present seven 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.




Governor Nominates Experienced Child Welfare Professional to Lead Kids Department

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Governor Jack Markell announced he is nominating Carla Benson-Green to become the next Secretary of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF).




Governor Markell pardons Conductor on the Underground Railroad Samuel D. Burris

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 2, 2015

In an effort to right a historic injustice, Governor Jack Markell issued a pardon for Samuel D. Burris, a free black man from Delaware, who, on Nov. 2, 1847, was convicted of aiding slaves escaping from their owners.