Traditional fabric-arts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in January 2015
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Programs to explore traditional fabric-arts (weaving, spinning and knitting) that would have been practiced during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property. Release includes a listing of plantation events through June 2015.
Delaware in the War of 1812: A “Most Distressing War”
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, December 26, 2014
In 1814 the War of 1812 was entering into its second full year. During the previous year the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware Valley region experienced active naval campaigning and a seaborne blockade. On Saturday, January 3, at 10:30 a.m. historian Charles (Chuck) Fithian will visit the Delaware Public Archives to present a program on […]
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor six free programs at downtown Dover sites during January 2015
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, December 22, 2014
Highlights to include “Lost By One Vote,” “Delaware’s Heroes of the Forgotten War” and “The Star Spangled Banner: Then and Now.”
Delaware Libraries Help Patrons Make the Most of Their Digital Devices This Holiday Season
Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2014
During this holiday season, many Delawareans will be receiving or giving new tablets, smartphones, and eBook readers—and Delaware Libraries have the electronic collections and resources to make the most of them. New for 2014, libraries have added streaming videos and eMagazines to those eCollections! Patrons can download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines, and even watch […]
Museums of the State of Delaware to sponsor five special events in May 2015
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, December 15, 2014
Dover Days, A Day in Old New Castle, and the Zwaanendael Maritime Festival among the programs to be featured.
