State Archivist to serve as Commissioner to the National Archives
Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez announced that former President Joseph R. Biden appointed Delaware Public Archives Director and State Archivist Stephen M. Marz to serve as a Commissioner to the National Archives and Records Administration-National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). The appointment occurred in late Autumn of 2024. “Steve’s appointment to serve as a […]
Delaware 250 to Host Revolution at 250 Symposium for Museums and Historic Sites
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
DOVER, Del. – Delaware 250 will host Revolution at 250, a symposium for staff, volunteers, and board members of Delaware’s museums, historic sites, and cultural organizations planning for the 2026 Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. The free, day-long convening, to be held on February 3rd at the Delaware Public Archives, will feature […]
Delaware 250 Announces Fall 2024 Grant Recipients
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, December 2, 2024
Delaware 250 has announced the recipients of its fall grant cycle, with eight organizations across the State receiving grants totaling $58,435. This grant cycle brings the total of grant funding distributed by Delaware 250 in 2024 to $214,051, awarded to 25 organizations across all three counties. The Delaware 250 grant program, offered on a quarterly […]
Historical Marker Dedicated – Mount Olive Holiness Pentecostal Church in Smyrna
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Marker Dedication Photo (left to right): Stephen Marz, Director & State Archivist, Delaware Public Archives; Deacon Dorothy Guy, Pastor Deborah Lewis, Elder Janet Bratten and Elder Ralph Bradley of the Mount Olive Holiness Pentecostal Church; Representative William J. Carson and Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Joanne Masten. On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Stephen Marz, Director, […]
Event at the Delaware Public Archives: Tales from the Vaults
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2024
On Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am, the Delaware Public Archives will present a new offering, “Tales from the Vaults,” that will present four unique spooky stories culled from the collections of the Delaware Public Archives. “We’re excited to share this special thematic Saturday event to the public,” said Stephen Marz, State Archivist and Delaware […]
