Heritage Commission Book of the Week – Democracy in Delaware: The Story of the First State’s General Assembly
The foundation of Delaware’s democracy is its General Assembly. A body that has governed both the colony and state of Delaware for over three hundred years, it has been the voice of the people in our government and has affected almost every aspect of our lives. Dr. Carol Hoffecker’s “Democracy in Delaware” discusses the role […]
Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Delaware During the Civil War: A Political History
During the American Civil War, Delaware was just as divided as the rest of the nation. While being home to abolitionists, Underground Railroad conductors, and many volunteers, Delaware was also a border state and resisted the final termination of slavery. Harold Hancock discusses Delaware’s political climate during the Civil War and the social and economic […]
Heritage Commission Book of the Week: Colonial Delaware by John A. Munroe
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 […]
Whipping Post to be Removed from Public Display
On July 1 the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will remove a whipping post from public display on the grounds of the Old Sussex County Courthouse near the Circle in Georgetown.
Interactive Site Commemorates Women’s Suffrage Centennial
The Delaware Women’s Suffrage Centennial Committee is launching its educational, history filled, and interactive website.
