DE250 Invites Public to “Celebrate Delaware” at Hotel Du Pont
Delaware 250 is bringing something special to Wilmington this spring, and it’s more than just a formal event. On April 18, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., Celebrate Delaware will unfold across two distinct spaces within the historic Hotel Du Pont, blending elements of Delaware’s history and future. The night will feature live entertainment from Odai […]
Bring Your Family History to Life at the Archives’ Community Digitization Days
Delawareans with family photos, letters, journals, or other historical documents now have a chance to preserve their memories for future generations. The Delaware Public Archives is hosting its inaugural Community Digitization Days, March 25–28, 2026. This hands-on event invites members of the public to bring important documents, photographs, slides, negatives, deeds, maps, and even […]
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 […]
