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 […]
New Archives Digital Exhibit Highlights the State’s Fruitful Agriculture Industry
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 5, 2026
The Delaware Public Archives is excited to present a new digital exhibit that highlights the history and importance of Delaware’s agricultural industry: Grown & Gathered: Harvest in the First State. On display in the lobby of the Delaware Public Archives, the exhibit highlights Delaware’s important role in ensuring that people across the country have access […]
Delaware Public Archives Celebrates American Archives Month!
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2026
During October, the Delaware Public Archives will celebrate American Archives Month! The First State’s Archives is one of the oldest public archives in the nation. From handwritten notes and documents to photographic prints and motion picture film, the Delaware Public Archives holds more than 95,000 cubic feet of government records and historical documents! Here are […]
Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Bowers Beach Maritime Museum
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
For more than 50 years, the Bowers Beach Maritime Museum has helped preserve the maritime heritage of the Delaware Bay community and the watermen who made their living along its shores. What began in 1975 as informal displays in two rooms of a historic Main Street house, has grown into a museum with a dedicated […]
Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Wheeler’s Park
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 25, 2026
Wheeler’s Park was a beloved destination for families in Harrington and communities throughout Kent and Sussex counties for nearly thirty years. What began as a single picnic table grew into a popular recreational park known locally as the “Disneyland of Harrington.” On Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., that history will be formally recognized […]
