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 […]
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 Explores Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy in New Digital Exhibit
The Delaware Public Archives is presenting a new digital exhibit exploring one of the most influential conservation and employment programs of the 20th century. Roots of Renewal: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Delaware examines how a New Deal initiative launched during the Great Depression transformed both the state’s landscape and the lives of the men […]
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 […]
