Division-sponsored programs in January 2022
Events include a virtual program on the blizzard of 1888 and a live concert by Musically Generated Organism.
Division-sponsored programs in November 2021
A folk music concert, and programs celebrating Dutch American Heritage Day and National Native American Heritage Month among events/topics to be explored.
Division to sponsor 2 virtual programs in August 2021
Programs to explore the wreck of the DeBraak and War of 1812 hero Commodore Thomas Macdonough.
Division museums resume standard hours
Resumption of hours in keeping with Gov. John Carney’s lifting of the COVID-19 state of emergency on July 13, 2021.
Save the date — 2021 Chautauqua
Entitled, “The I’s Have It: Industry, Innovation, and Invention,” activities to take place in Lewes and New Castle during September 2021.
Division to sponsor 4 programs in July 2021
Programs explore the sinking of the DeBraak, readings of the Declaration of Independence and different perspectives on the American Revolution.
‘A Mere Mock Freedom: Free and Enslaved Black Life in Delaware 1790–1840’
Video explores anti-slavery activity in Delaware in the late-18th century and the subsequent passage of repressive legislation targeting free Blacks in the 19th century.
Division to sponsor seven programs during April 2021
Programs help to tell the story of the First State’s contributions to the history and culture of the United States.
Division celebrates National Women’s History Month 2021
Three free, virtual programs streamed live on the Web.
Division celebrates African American History Month 2021
Five free, virtual programs streamed live on the Web.
