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Delaware Public Archives to Host Property Research Guide Program on November 7

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2026

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host November’s First Saturday Program: Property Research Guide. Presented by Delaware Public Archives reference archivist Maria Myer, this program will teach participants how to research the history and prior ownership of Delaware property using Delaware land records. The session will also include […]




Colonial-Era Land Records Signed by Caesar Rodney Donated to Delaware Public Archives

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The Delaware Public Archives received a donation of original 18th-century land records bearing the signature of Caesar Rodney, one of Delaware’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. Donated by Michael and Allison Richards, the documents date from November 16, 1769, to September 19, 1776, and record land transactions in Kent County. They bear Rodney’s signature […]




Governor Meyer Supports Petition to Review Delmarva Power’s Profit Model and Protect Ratepayers

Division of the Public Advocate | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

DOVER, Del. — Governor Meyer announced today that the Division of the Public Advocate has filed a petition with the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) asking the PSC to investigate utility return on equity (ROE) — in other words, profit — and explore reforms to how utility profits are determined. This is another step in the Governor’s call to action to protect Delaware ratepayers and hold utility companies accountable.




Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Poodle Beach

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

The Delaware Public Archives will unveil a new State of Delaware Historical Marker recognizing Poodle Beach, a landmark in Delaware’s LGBTQ history, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Prospect Street and the South Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach.  For generations, Rehoboth Beach has served as a welcoming destination for LGBTQ […]




From the High Seas to the First State: Scenic Eclipse Arrives at Port of Wilmington

Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 9, 2026

Wilmington, DE – Delaware welcomed a new chapter in its maritime and tourism story this week as Scenic Eclipse, made a special visit to the Port of Wilmington during its voyage.







  Category: Department of State

Delaware Public Archives to Host Property Research Guide Program on November 7

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2026

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host November’s First Saturday Program: Property Research Guide. Presented by Delaware Public Archives reference archivist Maria Myer, this program will teach participants how to research the history and prior ownership of Delaware property using Delaware land records. The session will also include […]




Colonial-Era Land Records Signed by Caesar Rodney Donated to Delaware Public Archives

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The Delaware Public Archives received a donation of original 18th-century land records bearing the signature of Caesar Rodney, one of Delaware’s signers of the Declaration of Independence. Donated by Michael and Allison Richards, the documents date from November 16, 1769, to September 19, 1776, and record land transactions in Kent County. They bear Rodney’s signature […]




Governor Meyer Supports Petition to Review Delmarva Power’s Profit Model and Protect Ratepayers

Division of the Public Advocate | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

DOVER, Del. — Governor Meyer announced today that the Division of the Public Advocate has filed a petition with the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) asking the PSC to investigate utility return on equity (ROE) — in other words, profit — and explore reforms to how utility profits are determined. This is another step in the Governor’s call to action to protect Delaware ratepayers and hold utility companies accountable.




Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Poodle Beach

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

The Delaware Public Archives will unveil a new State of Delaware Historical Marker recognizing Poodle Beach, a landmark in Delaware’s LGBTQ history, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Prospect Street and the South Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach.  For generations, Rehoboth Beach has served as a welcoming destination for LGBTQ […]




From the High Seas to the First State: Scenic Eclipse Arrives at Port of Wilmington

Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 9, 2026

Wilmington, DE – Delaware welcomed a new chapter in its maritime and tourism story this week as Scenic Eclipse, made a special visit to the Port of Wilmington during its voyage.