Block House Pond Delaware Historical Marker Unveiling
Delaware Public Archives | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 21, 2021
More than fifty-five friends, dignitaries and guests gathered in Lewes, Delaware on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 to celebrate the unveiling of the Delaware Public Archives’ newest marker that commemorates the Block House Pond. Block House Pond, a natural spring-fed pond was named for a nearby blockhouse that was built to protect Lewes in the 1670s. […]
The Delaware Public Archives is Pleased to Announce the Digital Release of The Abram H. Draper Collection
Delaware Public Archives | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The Delaware Public Archives is pleased to announce the digital release of “The Abram H. Draper Collection.” This unique collection consists of 34 pieces of correspondence including letters and poetry from Sergeant Abram H. Draper to his wife Anna M. Wiley Draper during the American Civil War. The content ranges from detailed descriptions of Draper’s […]
Delaware Natural Gas Prices Set to Rise Ahead of Winter Heating Season
Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021
Dover, Del—Natural gas prices have spiked in the past six months and are up more than 30 percent since the end of August 2021. This is largely due to increased U.S. demand and the ongoing energy crisis in Europe. According to the Energy Information Administration, about 43 percent of Delaware households rely on natural gas […]
Historical Affairs programs in November 2021
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021
A folk music concert, and programs celebrating Dutch American Heritage Day and National Native American Heritage Month among events/topics to be explored.
Delaware Public Archives Dedicates Equal Suffrage Study Club Historical Marker
Commission for Women | Delaware Public Archives | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Delaware Public Archives & Delaware Heritage Commission are proud to present the installation and unveiling of the “Equal Suffrage Study Club” Historical Marker — the final marker in the series of four Delaware Historical Markers celebrating the centennial of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United […]
