Pages Tagged With: "Delaware"

2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium set for April 27

The 2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Smyrna Fire Hall, with presentations on area historical investigations and research.




A guide to commonly mispronounced Delaware places

Have you ever tripped up on pronouncing Newark? Smyrna? Lewes? Explore the correct way to say some of the state’s trickiest sites.




A snack by any other name: A brief history of marshmallows

Marshmallows have been around for thousands of years, and this Nov. 30, Zwaanendael Museum is bringing back an ancient recipe.




African American History Month programs among 16 special events at division museums in February 2017

Highlights include African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, a program on jazz pianist “Fats” Waller, and a presentation on historic properties listed in the National Register since the 1980s that are significant to African-American communities throughout the state.




Audience participation program on Alexander Hamilton at The Old State House on July 12, 2018

Program to include a re-enactment of the July 11, 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and political rival Aaron Burr which resulted in Hamilton’s passing on July 12, 1804.




Black History of the First State: Samuel D. Burris

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.




Bringing history of the underrepresented to light

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




Buena Vista named polling site, voting exhibit continues at New Castle Court House Museum

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




Buena Vista welcomes springtime guests

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.




Call for papers: 2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium

Organizers of the 2024 Delmarva Archaeology and History Symposium are calling for presentations for the April 27 event.




Carolyn Apple receives a Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award

Division volunteer honored for her efforts in saving the William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.




Celebrate A Day in Old New Castle this May

Old New Castle comes alive May 21 with tours of historical estates, colonial craftsmen, historical reenactments and tours of tall ships.




Celebrate Delaware’s LGBTQ+ history with a new online resource

Over the last year, the division has collected information about some of Delaware’s impactful LGBTQ+ stories throughout history. Take a sneak peek of what the project has in store by learning more about a new resource launched this month.




Celebrate Pride Month by exploring Delaware’s LGBTQ+ history

This June, the Division is celebrating Pride month by diving deeper into LGBTQ+ history. What we’ve learned will soon be shared with the public through a new digital platform celebrating this important part of Delaware’s history.




Celebrating Delaware Day 2023 through photographs

A call to celebrate Delaware’s rich history through photographs was answered by some talented local photographers in this year’s contest.




Celebrating Juneteenth across the state

Delaware historic sites reflect and look forward in honor of Juneteenth 2023.