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Quilt Harvest Day to take place at Blue Ball Barn outside Wilmington, Del. on Oct. 19, 2013

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Owners of quilts made before 1950 are encouraged to bring their quilts to this session which is designed to record Delaware’s rich tradition of quilt-making.




Delaware Libraries to Host Digital Bookmobile National Tour, Share the eBook Download Experience

Delaware Libraries | Date Posted: Friday, September 20, 2013

The Digital Bookmobile National Tour (www.digitalbookmobile.com) will showcase Delaware’s free eBook download service statewide with three events next week. Free digital titles available only with a library card and an Internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet.




Governor Signs Bills to Support Delaware Veterans

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Joined by representatives from various veterans organizations, state officials and members of the Delaware General Assembly, Governor Markell signed House Bill 85 and House Bill 140, establishing the Delaware Veterans Trust Fund and adding it to the list of programs that may receive contributions from personal income tax filings.




Delaware Veterans Services Online Directory Wins National Award

Government Information Center | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013

The new Delaware Veterans Services Directory (VSD) has won recognition from a national eGovernment research institute for its innovative approach to providing services to an important segment of Delaware’s population. The directory, which serves the more than 79,000 Delaware veterans and their families, was named a winner of a 2013 Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-Business category by the Center for Digital Government.




“An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware”: New exhibit at Dover, Del.’s First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2013

Exhibit explores the First State’s role in the Underground Railroad by showcasing Thomas Garrett and Samuel D. Burris and the actions they took in following their consciences rather than the law.







  Category: Department of State

Quilt Harvest Day to take place at Blue Ball Barn outside Wilmington, Del. on Oct. 19, 2013

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Owners of quilts made before 1950 are encouraged to bring their quilts to this session which is designed to record Delaware’s rich tradition of quilt-making.




Delaware Libraries to Host Digital Bookmobile National Tour, Share the eBook Download Experience

Delaware Libraries | Date Posted: Friday, September 20, 2013

The Digital Bookmobile National Tour (www.digitalbookmobile.com) will showcase Delaware’s free eBook download service statewide with three events next week. Free digital titles available only with a library card and an Internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet.




Governor Signs Bills to Support Delaware Veterans

Department of State | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Joined by representatives from various veterans organizations, state officials and members of the Delaware General Assembly, Governor Markell signed House Bill 85 and House Bill 140, establishing the Delaware Veterans Trust Fund and adding it to the list of programs that may receive contributions from personal income tax filings.




Delaware Veterans Services Online Directory Wins National Award

Government Information Center | Office of Veterans Services | Date Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013

The new Delaware Veterans Services Directory (VSD) has won recognition from a national eGovernment research institute for its innovative approach to providing services to an important segment of Delaware’s population. The directory, which serves the more than 79,000 Delaware veterans and their families, was named a winner of a 2013 Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-Business category by the Center for Digital Government.




“An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware”: New exhibit at Dover, Del.’s First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2013

Exhibit explores the First State’s role in the Underground Railroad by showcasing Thomas Garrett and Samuel D. Burris and the actions they took in following their consciences rather than the law.