Delaware Public Archives to Feature Program on the Battle of Iwo Jima
On February 19, 1945, the United States Marines began their attack on Iwo Jima to secure the island in preparation for the invasion of Japan. For the next seven weeks, American forces were involved in a desperate struggle with the Japanese to gain control of the island. On Saturday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m., retired […]
Experience one of Delaware’s most historic homes in “A Taste of Buena Vista” on Feb. 27, 2015
Event features an evening of guided tours, refreshments and music.
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs launches updated geographic information system for Delaware’s historic properties
The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs today unveiled the updated version of its Cultural and Historical Resource Information System (CHRIS), a Web-based geographic information system (GIS) on historic properties that are located in the state of Delaware.
National Women’s History Month events among 13 special programs sponsored by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs during March 2015
Eight out of 13 programs will be presented in celebration of National Women’s History Month.
“Celebrating Love and Family: ‘Finding African-American Families in Kent County—1830–1860’ ” to be presented at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 14, 2015
Program will explore recent research that identified the names of, and cultural resources associated with, African Americans who resided in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, Del., between 1837 and 1860.
