New book celebrates Delaware history
History buffs and proud Delaware residents gathered at the First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries to celebrate the release of “Landmarks & Legacies,” a hardback portrait of the First State.
Number of Delaware Farmers’ Markets Rises Dramatically
Delaware’s farmers’ market season will kick off bigger and better than ever this month, with the number of markets selling farm-fresh produce around the state substantially increased over last year.
Delaware Tourism Industry Study Results
A study was conducted by D.K.Shifflet & Associates Ltd. and Vantage Strategy, a research firm and consulting firm respectively, to determine the economic impact of tourism in the State of Delaware.
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.
Another Banner Year for Delaware Farmers’ Markets
For the 2011 Delaware Farmers’ Market Season, sixteen Delaware farmers’ markets grossed more than $1.8 million in sales (more than a $400 thousand increase over 2010). As in past years, the season began in April and ended in October. 2011 is the sixth straight year of Delaware Farmers’ Markets increasing sales to consumers.
