Women and Tavern Keeping on the Dover Green at the Archives’ March First Saturday Program
Taverns in colonial America were more than places to eat and drink. Often called “public houses of entertainment,” these spaces served as gathering places where news was shared, business was conducted, and communities came together. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host the First Saturday Program […]
Diverse Histories Virtual Exhibit Launches, Expanding Delaware’s Story Beyond 1776
As Delaware prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, a new virtual exhibit is broadening the story of the First State—looking beyond a single moment in 1776 to the people and communities who shaped Delaware across centuries. Delaware 250 has officially launched the Delaware’s Diverse Histories virtual exhibit, an online experience that […]
Delaware 250 Awards Final Grants, Bringing Total Funding to $334,000 Statewide
As Delaware prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, Delaware 250 has completed its final grant cycle, awarding an additional $20,000 to support Semiquincentennial projects across the state. With this round of funding, the program has distributed a total of $334,000 to 47 organizations in all three counties. The grants […]
Weapons of the Revolution at the Archives’ January First Saturday Program
Battle scenes from the American Revolution have been immortalized in books and films, but they rarely capture the true realities of 18th-century warfare. On Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Delaware Public Archives, Joseph Sullivan will present a free program, Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution. Though it may […]
DE250 Releases Activity Book for 4th Graders
Delaware 250 and the Delaware Public Archives, with support from the Delaware Department of Education, are excited to share a brand-new DE250 Activity Book. Packed with stories, puzzles, games, and Delaware history, the booklet helps students explore the people, places, and events that shaped our state during the American Revolution. The Activity Book is available […]
