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  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs


‘The War of 1812: Over Two Centuries Later’

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2022

Four-part Old State House Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April 2022.




Historical Affairs celebrates Women’s History Month 2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Activities honor and celebrate women’s lives and historic achievements.




February 23: Forum on Racial History and Education in Delaware

Delaware Heritage Commission | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2022

On Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m., Governor Carney will host a virtual forum on Racial History and Education in Delaware with Dr. Reba Hollingsworth (Delaware Heritage Commission) and Dr. Bradley Skelcher (Professor Emeritus of History at Delaware State University).   This event is coordinated in partnership with the Delaware Heritage Commission, the Delaware Division […]




‘Segregated Sands’: Delaware Beaches During Jim Crow

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Virtual exhibit explores the history and stories of the Indigenous and African American experience at Delaware’s beaches during the segregation era.




History Division Celebrates Black History Month 2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Five of the month’s six events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the Black community has made to the culture and history of the United States.







  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs

‘The War of 1812: Over Two Centuries Later’

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2022

Four-part Old State House Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April 2022.




Historical Affairs celebrates Women’s History Month 2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Activities honor and celebrate women’s lives and historic achievements.




February 23: Forum on Racial History and Education in Delaware

Delaware Heritage Commission | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2022

On Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m., Governor Carney will host a virtual forum on Racial History and Education in Delaware with Dr. Reba Hollingsworth (Delaware Heritage Commission) and Dr. Bradley Skelcher (Professor Emeritus of History at Delaware State University).   This event is coordinated in partnership with the Delaware Heritage Commission, the Delaware Division […]




‘Segregated Sands’: Delaware Beaches During Jim Crow

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Virtual exhibit explores the history and stories of the Indigenous and African American experience at Delaware’s beaches during the segregation era.




History Division Celebrates Black History Month 2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Five of the month’s six events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the Black community has made to the culture and history of the United States.