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 […]
New Historical Marker Dedication: Surf Safety Line at Rehoboth Beach
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, April 7, 2022
The State of Delaware Historical Markers Program will unveil its newest Historical Marker for the Surf Safety Line at Rehoboth Beach. This dedication will be held on Thursday, April 14th, 2022 at 10:00 AM at: The Bandstand 1 Rehoboth Avenue Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971 The Surf Safety Line was a project funded by the […]
Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week: History of the Delaware Heritage Commission
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, April 4, 2022
In 1972, Delaware formed a commission to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution. Realizing the need to record, celebrate, and preserve Delaware’s history, this commission was made a permanent institution: the Delaware Heritage Commission. For fifty years, the Commission has worked to educate the public, record our history, and preserve our legacy. History […]
Delaware Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week remembers WWI
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, March 28, 2022
During the past decade, the world has mourned the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I as well as celebrated the 100th anniversary of its conclusion. It was a conflict that would change the world forever and consume the lives of millions of people. Francis A. Ianni, a retired Major General in the […]
Heritage Commission Honors Randy J. Holland, Supreme Court Justice and Delaware Historian
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, March 21, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we observe the passing of Delaware Supreme Court Justice and Historian Randy J. Holland. Justice Holland was appointed to the Delaware Supreme Court in 1986 and served until his retirement in 2017. During his long career, Justice Holland received numerous awards and accolades for his service, wrote several […]
