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‘Delaware and the War of 1812’ exhibit closed on March 19, 2016

EXHIBIT CLOSED on March 19, 2016.




Delaware and the War of 1812: An Introduction

By Chuck Fithian, HCA Curator of Archaeology 200 years have passed since the War of 1812, but few realize the dynamic role that the First State and its citizens played […]




Delaware and the War of 1812: Part II

By Chuck Fithian, HCA Curator of Archaeology The initial actions and campaigns of the war took place along the Canadian border and on the high seas. However, that would change […]




Delaware and the War of 1812: Part III

By Chuck Fithian, HCA Curator of Archaeology The year 1814 saw the inauguration of a new governor— Daniel Rodney of Lewes. Like his predecessor, he continued to oversee and maintain […]




Delaware and the War of 1812: Part IV

By Chuck Fithian, HCA Curator of Archaeology While the fighting was occurring in America, peace negotiations had been taking place in Russia, and later in Belgium. One of Delaware’s senators, […]




Exhibit ‘Delaware and the War of 1812’ closed on March 19, 2016

EXHIBIT CLOSED March 19, 2016.