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Governor Officially Proclaims February as Black History Month in Delaware

Governor Jack Markell and other dignitaries spoke about how our heroes of the past can serve as an inspiring lesson to today’s youth, such as the students from Dover’s Central Middle School who were also in attendance.




Learn More about the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II

The Delaware Public Archives is hosting a program entitled “The Tuskegee Airmen” this Saturday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. as part of its celebration of Black History Month.




Public Invited to Event Recognizing Black History Month

The public is invited to join Governor Markell in commemorating Black History Month in Delaware at an event on Thursday, Feb. 2 in Dover and to view a special photo exhibit which helps tell the story of the African-American educational journey in Delaware.




New Online Photo Collection Provides Glimpses into Delaware’s Past

Over 2,000 images of Delaware life in the 1920s and 1930s are now only a couple of clicks away, thanks to an initiative by the Delaware Public Archives (DPA) to digitize its entire Board of Agriculture glass negative collection.




Governor Markell & Delaware Tourism Office Launch History Trail in Celebration of Delaware Day

Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware Tourism Office launched the Delaware History Trail, comprised of 36 sites located throughout the state, to showcase the First State’s abundance of historical sites and to educate visitors and residents about Delaware’s place in American history. Visitors can now follow a trail of exploration to discover and experience Delaware’s rich heritage.







 Pages Tagged With: "history"

Governor Officially Proclaims February as Black History Month in Delaware

Governor Jack Markell and other dignitaries spoke about how our heroes of the past can serve as an inspiring lesson to today’s youth, such as the students from Dover’s Central Middle School who were also in attendance.




Learn More about the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II

The Delaware Public Archives is hosting a program entitled “The Tuskegee Airmen” this Saturday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. as part of its celebration of Black History Month.




Public Invited to Event Recognizing Black History Month

The public is invited to join Governor Markell in commemorating Black History Month in Delaware at an event on Thursday, Feb. 2 in Dover and to view a special photo exhibit which helps tell the story of the African-American educational journey in Delaware.




New Online Photo Collection Provides Glimpses into Delaware’s Past

Over 2,000 images of Delaware life in the 1920s and 1930s are now only a couple of clicks away, thanks to an initiative by the Delaware Public Archives (DPA) to digitize its entire Board of Agriculture glass negative collection.




Governor Markell & Delaware Tourism Office Launch History Trail in Celebration of Delaware Day

Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware Tourism Office launched the Delaware History Trail, comprised of 36 sites located throughout the state, to showcase the First State’s abundance of historical sites and to educate visitors and residents about Delaware’s place in American history. Visitors can now follow a trail of exploration to discover and experience Delaware’s rich heritage.