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Public interest continues for British warship that sank off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798.
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The museum is permanently closed, however, there are numerous other free and low-cost cultural venues in the downtown Dover area. Please call the Delaware Welcome Center for more information at (302) 744-5055.
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Today marks the start of Black History Month and tomorrow Governor Jack Markell will be officially kicking things off in the First State with a public proclamation at 11AM at the Delaware Public Archives. Students from Central Middle School will join the Governor in welcoming Mr. Orlando Camp, one of the “Milford Eleven,” who will […]
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Delaware Digital History Museum provides opportunities to experience First State history … from home
Online museum showcases items from the State’s collections of art and objects, as well as digital exhibits, virtual tours of museums and historic sites, and videos and images of historic landmarks and architecture.
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The Delaware Friends of Folk have returned to The Old State House for a 10th season of family-friendly concerts.
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By Kellie Mullarkey HCA Historic Sites Interpreter Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published on this week in 1852 (March 20th, to be exact). The best-selling novel opened readers’ eyes to the truths of slavery and fueled the abolitionist movement. Most of us are taught that much along the road in grade school, but […]
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Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
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More than 200 local students descended on The Dover Green in May for the “Saving the Past, Shaping the Future” field trip.
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By: Katie Goerger, Historical Interpreter Indian River Life-Saving Station Delaware Seashore State Park The Indian River Life-Saving Station is one of Delmarva’s relatively unknown gems. Situated along the coastline of southern Delaware between the Rehoboth Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, many recognize it as the hub for programs and events at Delaware Seashore State Park. […]
Read MoreVisitation now permitted in accordance with Gov. Carney’s Phase I reopening of the state.
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American enterprise and ingenuity will be brought to life in “The I’s Have It: Industry, Innovation, and Invention.”
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“All Aboard: Delaware and the Railroad” to take place from Sept. 13 to 15, 2018. #netde #delawarehistory #beaches #activities #events #historic_sites
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Historic site is preparing for a public meeting to form a Descendant Community Engagement Group. Collaboratively, the group will provide recommendations for the interpretation of the site, including the African Burial Ground.
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The public is invited to learn more about the inclusive work being done at the John Dickinson Plantation and through the formation of a Descendant Community Engagement Group.
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