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  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs


Program on George Washington’s 110 rules of civility at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 17, 2019

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 8, 2019

Program explores Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior and discusses how they were practiced by subsequent American presidents together with their relevance to contemporary American politics.




African American History Month programs among 13 special events at State of Delaware museums in February

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2019

Highlights include programs on the Underground Railroad, black recording artists and record labels from the early 20th century, and First African Baptist Church cemeteries in Philadelphia.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven special events during January 2019

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, early jazz and the Avery’s Rest archaeological site.




Museums of the State of Delaware 2018–2019 winter-holiday schedule

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Enjoy the season and learn about the First State’s many contributions to the history and culture of the United States.




Students Honored at 17th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2018

Students from across the state gathered Saturday at the Delaware Public Archives to celebrate the winners of the 17th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition and to be recognized for their knowledge of the First State’s influential role in crafting the United States Constitution.







  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs

Program on George Washington’s 110 rules of civility at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 17, 2019

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 8, 2019

Program explores Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior and discusses how they were practiced by subsequent American presidents together with their relevance to contemporary American politics.




African American History Month programs among 13 special events at State of Delaware museums in February

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2019

Highlights include programs on the Underground Railroad, black recording artists and record labels from the early 20th century, and First African Baptist Church cemeteries in Philadelphia.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven special events during January 2019

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, early jazz and the Avery’s Rest archaeological site.




Museums of the State of Delaware 2018–2019 winter-holiday schedule

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Enjoy the season and learn about the First State’s many contributions to the history and culture of the United States.




Students Honored at 17th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2018

Students from across the state gathered Saturday at the Delaware Public Archives to celebrate the winners of the 17th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition and to be recognized for their knowledge of the First State’s influential role in crafting the United States Constitution.