Women and Tavern Keeping on the Dover Green at the Archives’ March First Saturday Program
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Taverns in colonial America were more than places to eat and drink. Often called “public houses of entertainment,” these spaces served as gathering places where news was shared, business was conducted, and communities came together. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host the First Saturday Program […]
Diverse Histories Virtual Exhibit Launches, Expanding Delaware’s Story Beyond 1776
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
As Delaware prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, a new virtual exhibit is broadening the story of the First State—looking beyond a single moment in 1776 to the people and communities who shaped Delaware across centuries. Delaware 250 has officially launched the Delaware’s Diverse Histories virtual exhibit, an online experience that […]
Delaware 250 to Host “Celebrate Delaware” Black-Tie Celebration at Hotel Du Pont
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
As Delaware prepares to mark America’s 250th anniversary, Delaware 250 is inviting residents from across the First State to gather for an evening of reflection and celebration. On Saturday, April 18, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., Delaware 250 will host Celebrate Delaware, a black-tie event at the historic Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington. […]
First Saturday Program Explores Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Join the Delaware Public Archives in Dover on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. for the next First Saturday Program, Tracing Black Family Histories at the Delaware Public Archives, presented by archivist Leah Greer. Researching Black family history can present unique challenges, particularly when tracing ancestors into the 19th century and earlier, before the […]
Delaware Public Archives Explores Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy in New Digital Exhibit
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 2026
The Delaware Public Archives is presenting a new digital exhibit exploring one of the most influential conservation and employment programs of the 20th century. Roots of Renewal: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Delaware examines how a New Deal initiative launched during the Great Depression transformed both the state’s landscape and the lives of the men […]
