Weapons of the Revolution at the Archives’ January First Saturday Program
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 2, 2026
Battle scenes from the American Revolution have been immortalized in books and films, but they rarely capture the true realities of 18th-century warfare. On Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Delaware Public Archives, Joseph Sullivan will present a free program, Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution. Though it may […]
DSB Reaches Goal – $14M Dollars in 8 Months!
Newsroom | Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is celebrating reaching and exceeding its “Race to $14M” goal in just 8 months. DSB staff invited partners, lenders and SSBCI recipients to celebrate the milestone, at an event in Wilmington. In total, DSB has obligated or distributed $14,433,971.99 since launching “The Race” on April 24.
Peterman Named Archives Director
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Dover, Del. (December 17, 2025) – Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez announced on Monday that Maegan Peterman has been promoted to Director of the Delaware Public Archives. Peterman has worked for the Delaware Public Archives since 2015 where she began her career in public service as a processing archivist. Since then, she has held a […]
Trivia Night Draws Significant Participation Across the State
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 12, 2025
On December 4, 2025, the Delaware Department of State hosted a Statewide Delaware Day Trivia Contest, the first ever event of its kind. The event was a successful celebration of Delaware’s rich history and marked the “unofficial” kickoff of the Delaware 250 commemoration, which recognizes the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. Over 600 […]
DE250 Releases Activity Book for 4th Graders
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of Education | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Delaware 250 and the Delaware Public Archives, with support from the Delaware Department of Education, are excited to share a brand-new DE250 Activity Book. Packed with stories, puzzles, games, and Delaware history, the booklet helps students explore the people, places, and events that shaped our state during the American Revolution. The Activity Book is available […]
