Women’s history celebrated at division museums during March 2020
Six special programs held in celebration of National Women’s History Month.
CORRECTION–“African Americans on the Eastern Shore” lecture at Lewes Public Library on Feb. 15, 2020
Due to high demand, program moved from Zwaanendael Museum to the Lewes Public Library.
African American History Month programs spotlighted during February 2020
Highlights include programs on black leaders in the Women’s Suffrage Movement, African Americans on the Eastern Shore and screenings of the three-part “American Epic” which explores how the ordinary people of America were given the opportunity to make records for the first time.
Division to sponsor seven special events during January 2020
Highlights include a program on William Penn’s role in the founding of Dover, activities celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a concert by CoroAllegro.
Division bids farewell to historic-site interpreter Latecia Prophet
Employee had a nearly ten-year career at The Old State House.
State Historic Preservation Office announces Delaware’s newest listings in the National Register of Historic Places
New listings include the Downtown Harrington Historic District, the Richard Allen School and the Taylor’s Bridge School.
Ron Whittington to portray Hall of Famer William “Judy” Johnson at the New Castle Court House Museum on July 20, 2019
Program explores the history of the Negro baseball leagues prior to Jackie Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier in the major leagues.
Division to sponsor 11 special events during July 2019
Independence Day, baseball Hall-of-Famer William “Judy” Johnson and campfires at the John Dickinson Plantation to be featured.
Division to sponsor nine special events during June 2019
Separation Day, Black Music Month Celebration and a historic preservation symposium among programs to be offered.
Division’s Carlton Hall speaks at New York preservation conference
Employee discussed his experiences and perspectives as a young, emerging professional in the historic-preservation field.
