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  Category: Delaware Heritage Commission


Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week: Allen McLane – Patriot, Solider, Spy, Port Collector

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2022

The history of the Revolutionary War is full of heroes, men like George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, and Nathanial Greene. Although many have been immortalized in song and verse, others have fallen into obscurity. Allen McLane is one such hero, serving as a soldier, a spy, a statesman, and more. This book, written as a […]



Heritage Commission Book of the Week – Democracy in Delaware: The Story of the First State’s General Assembly

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, May 2, 2022

The foundation of Delaware’s democracy is its General Assembly. A body that has governed both the colony and state of Delaware for over three hundred years, it has been the voice of the people in our government and has affected almost every aspect of our lives. Dr. Carol Hoffecker’s “Democracy in Delaware” discusses the role […]



Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Delaware During the Civil War: A Political History

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, April 25, 2022

During the American Civil War, Delaware was just as divided as the rest of the nation. While being home to abolitionists, Underground Railroad conductors, and many volunteers, Delaware was also a border state and resisted the final termination of slavery. Harold Hancock discusses Delaware’s political climate during the Civil War and the social and economic […]



Heritage Commission Book of the Week – Delaware: The First State

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, April 18, 2022

Another publication from the Bicentennial of the American Revolution, Dr. Carol Hoffecker’s comprehensive guide to Delaware’s history was one of the Heritage Commission’s first projects. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the long history of the First State. Delaware: The First State – by Dr. Carol Hoffecker   You can view […]



Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Liberty and Independence

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, April 11, 2022

The Delaware Heritage Commission began its long career by commemorating the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution. With the Commission currently making plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolution in 2026, we are proud to present “Liberty and Independence”. Originally published by the Commission in 1976 for the Bicentennial, we are proud to […]






  Category: Delaware Heritage Commission

Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week: Allen McLane – Patriot, Solider, Spy, Port Collector

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2022

The history of the Revolutionary War is full of heroes, men like George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, and Nathanial Greene. Although many have been immortalized in song and verse, others have fallen into obscurity. Allen McLane is one such hero, serving as a soldier, a spy, a statesman, and more. This book, written as a […]



Heritage Commission Book of the Week – Democracy in Delaware: The Story of the First State’s General Assembly

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, May 2, 2022

The foundation of Delaware’s democracy is its General Assembly. A body that has governed both the colony and state of Delaware for over three hundred years, it has been the voice of the people in our government and has affected almost every aspect of our lives. Dr. Carol Hoffecker’s “Democracy in Delaware” discusses the role […]



Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Delaware During the Civil War: A Political History

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, April 25, 2022

During the American Civil War, Delaware was just as divided as the rest of the nation. While being home to abolitionists, Underground Railroad conductors, and many volunteers, Delaware was also a border state and resisted the final termination of slavery. Harold Hancock discusses Delaware’s political climate during the Civil War and the social and economic […]



Heritage Commission Book of the Week – Delaware: The First State

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, April 18, 2022

Another publication from the Bicentennial of the American Revolution, Dr. Carol Hoffecker’s comprehensive guide to Delaware’s history was one of the Heritage Commission’s first projects. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the long history of the First State. Delaware: The First State – by Dr. Carol Hoffecker   You can view […]



Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Liberty and Independence

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, April 11, 2022

The Delaware Heritage Commission began its long career by commemorating the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution. With the Commission currently making plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolution in 2026, we are proud to present “Liberty and Independence”. Originally published by the Commission in 1976 for the Bicentennial, we are proud to […]