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 […]
Delaware 250 Awards Final Grants, Bringing Total Funding to $334,000 Statewide
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
As Delaware prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, Delaware 250 has completed its final grant cycle, awarding an additional $20,000 to support Semiquincentennial projects across the state. With this round of funding, the program has distributed a total of $334,000 to 47 organizations in all three counties. The grants […]
Weapons of the Revolution at the Archives’ January First Saturday Program
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 2, 2026
Battle scenes from the American Revolution have been immortalized in books and films, but they rarely capture the true realities of 18th-century warfare. On Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Delaware Public Archives, Joseph Sullivan will present a free program, Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution. Though it may […]
Peterman Named Archives Director
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Dover, Del. (December 17, 2025) – Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez announced on Monday that Maegan Peterman has been promoted to Director of the Delaware Public Archives. Peterman has worked for the Delaware Public Archives since 2015 where she began her career in public service as a processing archivist. Since then, she has held a […]
Trivia Night Draws Significant Participation Across the State
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 12, 2025
On December 4, 2025, the Delaware Department of State hosted a Statewide Delaware Day Trivia Contest, the first ever event of its kind. The event was a successful celebration of Delaware’s rich history and marked the “unofficial” kickoff of the Delaware 250 commemoration, which recognizes the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. Over 600 […]
