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“Bells Across the Land: A Nation Remembers Appomattox” on April 9, 2015

Bells across Delaware will ring at 3:15 p.m. on April 9, 2015 in commemoration of Robert E. Lee’s 1865 surrender at Appomattox which effectively ending the American Civil War.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Supporting Student Progress Through Effective Assessments

Wilmington – In his weekly message, filmed at William Penn High School, Governor Markell highlights a statewide effort announced earlier this week to reduce school testing. “The fact that assessments play an important role in supporting our students means we must invest the time and resources in getting them right,” said Governor Markell. “While effective tests […]



Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 20 special events during April 2015

Delaware’s Dutch heritage, living-history performances by the American Historical Theatre, and Earth Day at the John Dickinson Plantation among events to be presented.



Attorney General Denn Urges Oil Companies to Eliminate Synthetic Drug Sales At Gas Stations

Attorney General Matt Denn recently joined with 42 of his counterparts in asking the CEOs of nine oil companies to eliminate any synthetic drug sales from retail locations operating under their brand names. Synthetic drugs started appearing in gas stations, tobacco shops and liquor stores over the last seven years. In 2010, more than 11,000 […]



Women’s History Month programs at Delaware’s New Castle Court House Museum on March 11 and 25, 2015

Programs to include lecture on “Louise du Pont Crowninshield—Historic Preservation Pioneer” and a screening of the film “The Women.”






 Pages Tagged With: "Delaware"

“Bells Across the Land: A Nation Remembers Appomattox” on April 9, 2015

Bells across Delaware will ring at 3:15 p.m. on April 9, 2015 in commemoration of Robert E. Lee’s 1865 surrender at Appomattox which effectively ending the American Civil War.



Governor’s Weekly Message: Supporting Student Progress Through Effective Assessments

Wilmington – In his weekly message, filmed at William Penn High School, Governor Markell highlights a statewide effort announced earlier this week to reduce school testing. “The fact that assessments play an important role in supporting our students means we must invest the time and resources in getting them right,” said Governor Markell. “While effective tests […]



Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 20 special events during April 2015

Delaware’s Dutch heritage, living-history performances by the American Historical Theatre, and Earth Day at the John Dickinson Plantation among events to be presented.



Attorney General Denn Urges Oil Companies to Eliminate Synthetic Drug Sales At Gas Stations

Attorney General Matt Denn recently joined with 42 of his counterparts in asking the CEOs of nine oil companies to eliminate any synthetic drug sales from retail locations operating under their brand names. Synthetic drugs started appearing in gas stations, tobacco shops and liquor stores over the last seven years. In 2010, more than 11,000 […]



Women’s History Month programs at Delaware’s New Castle Court House Museum on March 11 and 25, 2015

Programs to include lecture on “Louise du Pont Crowninshield—Historic Preservation Pioneer” and a screening of the film “The Women.”