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  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs


Delaware’s Dutch heritage to be featured at Lewes’ Zwaanendael Museum in April 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Three special events explore Delaware’s long-standing connection to the Netherlands which stretches back in time to the state’s first European colony, Swanendael, established by the Dutch in 1631 in present-day Lewes.




“Founding Fathers and Mothers”: The Old State House’s Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017

Lectures feature a team of scholars and historians who will discuss the Founding Fathers of the United States and the women in their lives.




“Listen Up! The Finale” at Dover’s Old State House on April 8, 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017

Conclusion of the year-long spoken-word program that engages young people in Delaware history.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 18 special events during April 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017

Highlights include the Slave Dwelling Project, America’s Founding Fathers and Mothers, and programs on Delaware’s Dutch heritage.




Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to hold public meetings seeking input for Delaware’s 2018–2022 state historic preservation plan

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017

Five meetings to be held at locations across the state in March 2017.







  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs

Delaware’s Dutch heritage to be featured at Lewes’ Zwaanendael Museum in April 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Three special events explore Delaware’s long-standing connection to the Netherlands which stretches back in time to the state’s first European colony, Swanendael, established by the Dutch in 1631 in present-day Lewes.




“Founding Fathers and Mothers”: The Old State House’s Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017

Lectures feature a team of scholars and historians who will discuss the Founding Fathers of the United States and the women in their lives.




“Listen Up! The Finale” at Dover’s Old State House on April 8, 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017

Conclusion of the year-long spoken-word program that engages young people in Delaware history.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 18 special events during April 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2017

Highlights include the Slave Dwelling Project, America’s Founding Fathers and Mothers, and programs on Delaware’s Dutch heritage.




Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to hold public meetings seeking input for Delaware’s 2018–2022 state historic preservation plan

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017

Five meetings to be held at locations across the state in March 2017.