Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ autumn 2014 programming provides a wide variety of ways to learn about Delaware history
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, August 18, 2014
Sixty programs scheduled between September and December 2014 at the museums of the state of Delaware.
Governor Jack A. Markell to Present Awards in the Arts
Delaware Division of the Arts | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 18, 2014
Governor Jack A. Markell will honor the eight recipients of the 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts at a presentation starting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2014 at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Delaware. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP required: delarts@state.de.us or 302-577-8278.
“An Illegal Activity: The Underground Railroad in Delaware”–Exhibit extended through Dec. 7, 2014
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Exhibit on display at the First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries in Dover, Del.
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 | Newsroom | 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.
World War I Guide Now Available Online for Delaware Public Archives
Delaware Public Archives | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2014
The Delaware Public Archives (DPA) is commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of World War I by offering a new reference guide to resources that can be found at the Archives relating to the “war to end all wars.” Director of the Delaware Public Archives and State Archivist, Stephen Marz, states that “with the […]
