“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.
Division to sponsor three live virtual-programs during November 2020
Programs to explore mysteries of history, Abraham Lincoln’s election as president and London in wartime.
“We Didn’t Vote for Him: Delaware and the Election of 1860” — virtual lecture from The Old State House on Nov. 14, 2020
Program explores the election that brought Abraham Lincoln to power and which led the nation into civil war.
Video explores genetic background of eight white and three Black people who lived at Avery’s Rest, a 17th century Delaware homestead
Research helps provide a greater understanding of the early colonial history of European and African persons in Delaware.
Delaware’s 22nd annual Chautauqua: “Women’s Work: Campaigning for Social Change” on Sept. 10, 11, 19 and 20, 2020
All activities to be presented free via Zoom; registration required.
Zwaanendael Museum to hold “Uniquely Lewes” photo contest
Open between July 8 and 15, 2020, contest seeks photos of what makes Lewes unique.
“Historic Landscapes—Recognizing and Eradicating Invasive Plants”
Preservation Delaware to hold online workshop on June 3, 2020.
