Delaware Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week remembers WWI
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, March 28, 2022
During the past decade, the world has mourned the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I as well as celebrated the 100th anniversary of its conclusion. It was a conflict that would change the world forever and consume the lives of millions of people. Francis A. Ianni, a retired Major General in the […]
Historical and Cultural Affairs Programs In April 2022
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 21, 2022
Highlights include a lecture series on the War of 1812 and several Dutch-themed activities.
Heritage Commission Honors Randy J. Holland, Supreme Court Justice and Delaware Historian
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Monday, March 21, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we observe the passing of Delaware Supreme Court Justice and Historian Randy J. Holland. Justice Holland was appointed to the Delaware Supreme Court in 1986 and served until his retirement in 2017. During his long career, Justice Holland received numerous awards and accolades for his service, wrote several […]
Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Colonial Delaware by John A. Munroe
Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Delaware’s History stretches back almost four hundred years, with its first European settlers landing long before it became the First State. By the time the American Revolution ended, Delaware had been ruled by three different kingdoms and had endured several major conflicts. In “Colonial Delaware: A History”, John A. Munroe examines Delaware’s rich history, from […]
‘The War of 1812: Over Two Centuries Later’
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2022
Four-part Old State House Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April 2022.
