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Researching African American Genealogy: From the Antebellum Period to the Reconstruction Era

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, February 5, 2015

Nineteenth century African American genealogy is particularly difficult for researchers. On Saturday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m. the Delaware Public Archives will host a special program which will explore this challenging time period for African American genealogy. Presented by Shamele Jordon, the program will focus on a variety of sources and strategies for locating ancestors […]




Delaware in the War of 1812: A “Most Distressing War”

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, December 26, 2014

In 1814 the War of 1812 was entering into its second full year. During the previous year the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware Valley region experienced active naval campaigning and a seaborne blockade. On Saturday, January 3, at 10:30 a.m. historian Charles (Chuck) Fithian will visit the Delaware Public Archives to present a program on […]




Students Honored at the 13th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, December 8, 2014

Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock congratulated over 200 fourth grade students and their parents, in attendance from across the state, for their participation in the 13th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition during the award ceremony celebrated December 6, 2014 at the Delaware Public Archives in Dover. The awards are named in honor of […]




Delaware Public Archives to hold Workshop on Organizing Genealogical Information

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The Delaware Public Archives will offer a program on developing methods of genealogical arrangement and organization on Saturday, November 1, 10:30 a.m., in Dover.




Delaware Public Archives Unveils New Service for Hispanics in Delaware

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 3, 2014

New Spanish section of website puts in the hands of new generations one of our state’s greatest resources for historical research.







  Category: Delaware Public Archives

Researching African American Genealogy: From the Antebellum Period to the Reconstruction Era

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, February 5, 2015

Nineteenth century African American genealogy is particularly difficult for researchers. On Saturday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m. the Delaware Public Archives will host a special program which will explore this challenging time period for African American genealogy. Presented by Shamele Jordon, the program will focus on a variety of sources and strategies for locating ancestors […]




Delaware in the War of 1812: A “Most Distressing War”

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, December 26, 2014

In 1814 the War of 1812 was entering into its second full year. During the previous year the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware Valley region experienced active naval campaigning and a seaborne blockade. On Saturday, January 3, at 10:30 a.m. historian Charles (Chuck) Fithian will visit the Delaware Public Archives to present a program on […]




Students Honored at the 13th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, December 8, 2014

Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock congratulated over 200 fourth grade students and their parents, in attendance from across the state, for their participation in the 13th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition during the award ceremony celebrated December 6, 2014 at the Delaware Public Archives in Dover. The awards are named in honor of […]




Delaware Public Archives to hold Workshop on Organizing Genealogical Information

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The Delaware Public Archives will offer a program on developing methods of genealogical arrangement and organization on Saturday, November 1, 10:30 a.m., in Dover.




Delaware Public Archives Unveils New Service for Hispanics in Delaware

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 3, 2014

New Spanish section of website puts in the hands of new generations one of our state’s greatest resources for historical research.