First Saturday Program Explores Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
Join the Delaware Public Archives in Dover on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. for the next First Saturday Program, Tracing Black Family Histories at the Delaware Public Archives, presented by archivist Leah Greer. Researching Black family history can present unique challenges, particularly when tracing ancestors into the 19th century and earlier, before the […]
Delaware Public Archives Celebrates African American History
New display shines a spotlight on eighty-nine State of Delaware Historical Markers related to Black History The Delaware Public Archives has unveiled a new exhibition in its lobby, “Celebrating African American History in The First State” that features every State of Delaware Historical Marker related to Black history and the significance behind them. “With this […]
Delaware Public Archives Celebrates African American History Month
The Delaware Public Archives has unveiled a new exhibition in its lobby, “Celebrating African American History in The First State” that features every State of Delaware Historical Marker related to Black history and the significance behind them. “With this display, we honor some oft overlooked accomplishments of Black Delawareans in every area of endeavor of […]
Historical Affairs’ Black History Month 2023 Programs
Eight of the month’s events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the African American community has made to the culture and history of the United States.
Delaware Heritage Commission’s Book of the Week Celebrating Black History Month
This week’s Book of the Week is a special partnership with Delaware Historical Society and continues our celebration of Black History Month! “Forging Faith, Building Freedom African American Faith Experiences in Delaware, 1800-1980” – by Constance J. Cooper & Lewis V. Baldwin You can view and/or download a PDF version of this book here. […]
