The “Wooden World Revealed”: The Archaeology and History of His Majesty’s Sloop of War DeBraak
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014
The wars on land and sea during the late eighteenth century were an important part of Atlantic history, and unite the naval and maritime histories of many countries around the world. Consequently, a British warship named the DeBraak was escorting and protecting a convoy of British and American merchant ships en route to the United […]
Delaware Public Archives to Feature “Behind the Scenes” Tour
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2014
If you were born, married, or attended public school in Delaware, eventually the Delaware Public Archives (DPA) will receive the information that documents these important events. On Saturday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. the staff of the Archives will conduct a tour of this remarkable facility. This annual “behind the scenes” tour of the building, conducted […]
How Do I Preserve My Documents, Photographs and Digital Memories?
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Looking for a way to preserve those family photos and videos for future generations to see? On Saturday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will show how to preserve items such as old photographs, documents and digitized memories on CDs, DVDs, and flash drives. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge […]
The Milford School Desegregation Crisis of 1954
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2014
In honor of African American History Month, the Delaware Public Archives will present a special program to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education case on Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:30 a.m. Following the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Brown v. Board of Education in May 1954, Milford High School […]
Students Honored at the 12th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Saturday, December 7, 2013
Signers’ Awards given at the Delaware Public Archives. Students were given two months to prepare an informative and artistic four panel display on Delaware’s role in its writing and ratifying the U.S. Constitution which may include art work, poetry, songs, or political cartoons. Representatives from the Department of State judged 34 projects focusing on three main areas: accuracy, spelling and creativity.
