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  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs


State Sen. Bushweller visits Old State House in Dover to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.




Governor Carney Culminates Season-Long Celebration of John Dickinson’s Revolutionary “Letters”

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2018

The celebration of the life and works of Delaware statesman John Dickinson comes to a close with a special program featuring Gov. John Carney and an annual wreath-laying at the graveside of the “Penman of the Revolution.”




African American History Month programs among 18 special events at the museums of the State of Delaware during February 2018

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2018

Highlights include programs on African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, the evolution of black recorded music and African-American archaeology in Delaware.




Students Honored at 16th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, January 13, 2018

Students from across the state gathered Saturday at the Delaware Public Archives to celebrate the winners of the 16th 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.




Celebration of John Dickinson’s Revolutionary “Letters” Continues with Programs in Dover and Wilmington

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2018

The celebration of the life and works of Delaware statesman and “Penman of the Revolution” John Dickinson continues into the New Year with programs slated to explore his legacy and honor his contributions to the history of the state and the nation.







  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs

State Sen. Bushweller visits Old State House in Dover to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.




Governor Carney Culminates Season-Long Celebration of John Dickinson’s Revolutionary “Letters”

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2018

The celebration of the life and works of Delaware statesman John Dickinson comes to a close with a special program featuring Gov. John Carney and an annual wreath-laying at the graveside of the “Penman of the Revolution.”




African American History Month programs among 18 special events at the museums of the State of Delaware during February 2018

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2018

Highlights include programs on African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, the evolution of black recorded music and African-American archaeology in Delaware.




Students Honored at 16th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, January 13, 2018

Students from across the state gathered Saturday at the Delaware Public Archives to celebrate the winners of the 16th 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.




Celebration of John Dickinson’s Revolutionary “Letters” Continues with Programs in Dover and Wilmington

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2018

The celebration of the life and works of Delaware statesman and “Penman of the Revolution” John Dickinson continues into the New Year with programs slated to explore his legacy and honor his contributions to the history of the state and the nation.