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D-Day Program at Delaware Public Archives to Commemorate 70th Anniversary

Delaware Public Archives | Kent County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2014

The D-Day invasion of Normandy is remembered as an American triumph and the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. On Saturday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. the Delaware Public Archives will commemorate the 70th anniversary of this pivotal day in American and World history with a special program at the Archives about the battle. This […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Call for Nominations for 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2014

These prestigious awards recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware. Nomination packets are due Friday, June 20, 2014.




Founding father Benjamin Rush, 18th-century drinks and fabric arts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in June 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2014

During the month of June 2014, the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Rd. in Dover, Del., 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.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to offer 14 special events during August 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Programs to be held at the state of Delaware’s six museums. Old-time country music, Weaving Wednesdays, and DeBraak tours to be featured.




Zwaanendael Maritime Festival: “A Sailor’s Life for Me” to take place in Lewes, Del.

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2014

May 24, 2014 program explores the adventure, romance, excitement and hardships experienced by 18th- and 19th-century seafarers.







  Category: Department of State

D-Day Program at Delaware Public Archives to Commemorate 70th Anniversary

Delaware Public Archives | Kent County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2014

The D-Day invasion of Normandy is remembered as an American triumph and the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. On Saturday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. the Delaware Public Archives will commemorate the 70th anniversary of this pivotal day in American and World history with a special program at the Archives about the battle. This […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Call for Nominations for 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2014

These prestigious awards recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware. Nomination packets are due Friday, June 20, 2014.




Founding father Benjamin Rush, 18th-century drinks and fabric arts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in June 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2014

During the month of June 2014, the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Rd. in Dover, Del., 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.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to offer 14 special events during August 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Programs to be held at the state of Delaware’s six museums. Old-time country music, Weaving Wednesdays, and DeBraak tours to be featured.




Zwaanendael Maritime Festival: “A Sailor’s Life for Me” to take place in Lewes, Del.

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2014

May 24, 2014 program explores the adventure, romance, excitement and hardships experienced by 18th- and 19th-century seafarers.