First Saturday Program Looks at Dover During the Revolution
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2026
What was life like in a capital city during a revolution that divided neighbors, families, and entire communities? On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host the free First Saturday Program, Dover During the Revolution, presented by Margaret Raubacher Dunham. During the Revolutionary era, Dover was far more than a small colonial town. As both the county seat and, beginning […]
Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Fort Delaware
Delaware Public Archives | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of State | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2026
A significant chapter of Delaware’s military and cultural history will be formally recognized with the unveiling of a new State of Delaware Historical Marker honoring Fort Delaware. The dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Battery Park, located at 55 Clinton Street in Delaware City. The event will […]
John Dickinson and the Defense of Delaware at the Archives’ April First Saturday Program
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 9, 2026
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host the free First Saturday Program “A System concise, easy and efficient”: John Dickinson and the Defense of Delaware, 1782. In late 1781, John Dickinson assumed the presidency of Delaware at a time of military threat from Royal Navy blockades, Loyalist […]
DE250 Invites Public to “Celebrate Delaware” at Hotel Du Pont
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2026
Delaware 250 is bringing something special to Wilmington this spring, and it’s more than just a formal event. On April 18, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., Celebrate Delaware will unfold across two distinct spaces within the historic Hotel Du Pont, blending elements of Delaware’s history and future. The night will feature live entertainment from Odai […]
Bring Your Family History to Life at the Archives’ Community Digitization Days
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2026
Delawareans with family photos, letters, journals, or other historical documents now have a chance to preserve their memories for future generations. The Delaware Public Archives is hosting its inaugural Community Digitization Days, March 25–28, 2026. This hands-on event invites members of the public to bring important documents, photographs, slides, negatives, deeds, maps, and even […]
