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  Category: Department of State


Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission Celebrates National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission | Department of State | Date Posted: Thursday, June 2, 2022

The month of June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month—a month dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of June 2019, the Caribbean-American population of the U.S. was more than 13 million. “Caribbean Americans have […]




FREE New Castle History Camp, July 25–29, 2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 2, 2022

Children ages 10 to 13 are invited to explore the storied past of one of America’s most historic towns during the FREE New Castle History Camp




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Explorations through Materiality” by Samara Weaver

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents artist Samara Weaver’s exhibition, Explorations Through Materiality, running June 3 through 24, 2022. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception to be held Friday, June 3, from 5-7 p.m. as part of Art Loop Wilmington. 




Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Pierre S. du Pont IV: Governor of Delaware 1977-1985

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 31, 2022

When Pete DuPont was elected governor in 1977, Delaware was facing and severe economic downturn, substantial budget deficits, and the second-highest unemployment rate in the nation. Despite these challenges, the DuPont administration would achieve long-lasting solutions to the State’s woes and improve the lives of Delaware’s citizens. Larry Nagengast’s history of the DuPont administration is […]




Division of the Arts Announces the 2022 “Award Winners” Exhibition Dates

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 27, 2022

Each year, the Biggs Museum of American Art, in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts, exhibits the work of Delaware’s Individual Artist Fellows. The Award Winners XXII exhibition recognizes the Fellows’ combined artistic accomplishments and will be on view from June 3 to July 23, 2022.







  Category: Department of State

Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission Celebrates National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission | Department of State | Date Posted: Thursday, June 2, 2022

The month of June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month—a month dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of June 2019, the Caribbean-American population of the U.S. was more than 13 million. “Caribbean Americans have […]




FREE New Castle History Camp, July 25–29, 2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 2, 2022

Children ages 10 to 13 are invited to explore the storied past of one of America’s most historic towns during the FREE New Castle History Camp




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Explorations through Materiality” by Samara Weaver

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents artist Samara Weaver’s exhibition, Explorations Through Materiality, running June 3 through 24, 2022. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception to be held Friday, June 3, from 5-7 p.m. as part of Art Loop Wilmington. 




Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Pierre S. du Pont IV: Governor of Delaware 1977-1985

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 31, 2022

When Pete DuPont was elected governor in 1977, Delaware was facing and severe economic downturn, substantial budget deficits, and the second-highest unemployment rate in the nation. Despite these challenges, the DuPont administration would achieve long-lasting solutions to the State’s woes and improve the lives of Delaware’s citizens. Larry Nagengast’s history of the DuPont administration is […]




Division of the Arts Announces the 2022 “Award Winners” Exhibition Dates

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 27, 2022

Each year, the Biggs Museum of American Art, in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts, exhibits the work of Delaware’s Individual Artist Fellows. The Award Winners XXII exhibition recognizes the Fellows’ combined artistic accomplishments and will be on view from June 3 to July 23, 2022.