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Samuel D. Burris was a free African American also a conductor of the Underground Railroad who only received pardon in the last decade for helping free enslaved people.

Candle-making, merry-making and reliving history filled this fall and winter. If you missed our events, mark your calendar for next year!

Written by Robert Natelson for the Volokh Conspiracy and posted on the Washington Post webpage from Oct. 16–20, 2017.

There are thousands of artifacts in Delaware’s Historic Collections, and including some that tell the many different lives of Wilmington’s own Brandywine Springs.

Discovery may be the remains of an 1829 armory.

As the division’s new inclusive history researcher, Jeanette Bendolph knows the importance of acknowledging “the truth about the past to better our future.”

Free one-day-only affair showcases one of Delaware’s most historic estates.

Dec. 7, 2019 event cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Event to feature decorations and children’s craft activities, plus self-guided tours of the home and refreshments.

Outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food.

Many of Delaware’s historic sites have political connections, including as polling places in the past and today.

A one-day-only open house in mid-May entertained dozens in the gardens and on the grounds with guided tours and activities.

Free one-day-only affair showcases one of Delaware’s most historic estates.

One-day-only event showcases one of Delaware’s most historic homes

The rain didn’t dampen a spring visit to Buena Vista this past May. Save the date for a public movie event coming this October.

Deadline for submission of abstracts: March 31, 2017