Pages Tagged With: "History"

‘Coming Home, the Toll of War’

Lewes, Del. program explores the experiences of veterans returning home following World War I and how they compare with today’s veterans’ experience.




‘Cyber Seafaring’: The Zwaanendael Museum’s virtual maritime-history series, Oct. 1–3, 2020

Four-part series of virtual presentations on the Lewes/Cape Henlopen region’s maritime history.




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

EXHIBIT CLOSED on March 19, 2016.




‘Delaware Day 2020 — Expanding the Delaware Story’

Videos explore the lives of four enslaved individuals and an abolitionist.




‘Delaware Day Competition Display’ at Legislative Hall closed on Dec. 12, 2019

Works by Delaware fourth-grade students illustrating the U.S. Constitution and Delaware’s role in its writing and ratification.




‘Delaware Railroads: Elegant Travel and Timely Transport’ exhibit at the Zwaanendael Museum

Exhibit explores the history of rail travel and transport in the First State.




‘Delaware’s Maritime Heritage’ lecture series at the Zwaanendael Museum in September and October 2019

Series to feature Bill Manthorpe, retired U.S. Navy captain and author.




‘Demystifying Historic Preservation’ symposium

The Sussex County Association of Realtors will host a symposium on historic preservation on Tuesday, Nov. 22.




‘Doctor Who and William Penn’ to be presented at The Old State House on Aug. 19, 2017

Play features Dr. Who, the time traveler, who brings William Penn back to Dover.




‘Drawing America to Victory: The Persuasive Power of the Arts in World War I’

Online exhibit revolves around 27 World War I posters from the collections of the State of Delaware.




‘Emeline Hawkins: Her Journey from Slavery to Freedom on the Underground Railroad’ exhibit closed on July 23, 2017

Exhibit closed on July 23, 2017




‘First People of the First State’: Programs featuring the Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware throughout September 2018

Eleven Lenapé-themed programs to be presented at three downtown Dover locations.




‘Five Stories’ explores the lives of people who lived and worked at the John Dickinson Plantation

Dickinson family members, tenant farmers, tradesmen, free Blacks, indentured servants and enslaved individuals are featured.




‘George Washington Birthday Celebration’ at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 22, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Event to feature writings by, and about, the first president, read by historical interpreters and distinguished guests, plus live, streaming video of Sen. Chris Coons reading Washington’s Farewell Address from the floor of the U.S. Senate.




‘Global to Local: International Events and the First State’ series at the Zwaanendael Museum through March 24, 2018

Series explores how world events have impacted Delaware’s history.




‘Land and Sea Christmas’: Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016

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