The History of Farming in Delaware
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Farming and its related agricultural industries have been a major force in the social, cultural, and economic history of Delaware. Today, agriculture remains the state’s largest industry, generating over $1 billion in income from an array of crops, poultry, and livestock. On Saturday, August 2, at 10:30 a.m., Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, will […]
D-Day Program at Delaware Public Archives to Commemorate 70th Anniversary
Delaware Public Archives | Kent County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2014
The D-Day invasion of Normandy is remembered as an American triumph and the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. On Saturday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. the Delaware Public Archives will commemorate the 70th anniversary of this pivotal day in American and World history with a special program at the Archives about the battle. This […]
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 […]
