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  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs


The Tory raid on John Dickinson’s home and traditional weaving activities to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in August 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2014

During the month of August 2014, the home of the “Penman of the Revolution” will present six special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.




Public comment sought regarding Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief grant awards

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs seeks input on its finding that the selected projects will not adversely affect historic properties.




Tickets still available for lecture/tours of the hull of the DeBraak, a shipwrecked 18th-century British warship

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, July 28, 2014

British warship was capsized and lost off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798.




Delaware State University students to present history activities for the public at four Delaware museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Aug. 2, 2014 activities to offer fresh perspectives on Delaware history.




Winter-holiday-themed events among the 10 special programs at the museums of the state of Delaware in December 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Program highlights include “Handmade for the Holidays,” simple pleasures and the Spirit of Christmas in New Castle.







  Category: Historical and Cultural Affairs

The Tory raid on John Dickinson’s home and traditional weaving activities to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in August 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2014

During the month of August 2014, the home of the “Penman of the Revolution” will present six special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.




Public comment sought regarding Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief grant awards

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs seeks input on its finding that the selected projects will not adversely affect historic properties.




Tickets still available for lecture/tours of the hull of the DeBraak, a shipwrecked 18th-century British warship

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, July 28, 2014

British warship was capsized and lost off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798.




Delaware State University students to present history activities for the public at four Delaware museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Aug. 2, 2014 activities to offer fresh perspectives on Delaware history.




Winter-holiday-themed events among the 10 special programs at the museums of the state of Delaware in December 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Program highlights include “Handmade for the Holidays,” simple pleasures and the Spirit of Christmas in New Castle.