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Many ways to mark Juneteenth and celebrate freedom

Betsy Price June 11, 2021 Culture, Headlines

Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, when all of America’s slaves became free. Delaware recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday, and there are multiples celebrations across the state. Here’s a chronological list. Family Enrichment Program and Pageant, 3 p.m. June 13. 24th annual Delaware Juneteenth Association program. DoubleTree, 700 N. King St., Wilmington. $5-$10. Delaware Forum on Racial History and Juneteenth, 7-8:30 p.m. June 16. …

A field is staked out in the search for a burial ground at the John Dickinson Plantatio. (Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs)

How historic burial ground at Dickinson plantation was found; what’s next

Ken Mammarella March 25, 2021 Culture, Don't Miss, Headlines

‘Nothing will make me happier than reuniting [descendant families] with missing relatives,’ archaeologist Wade Catts said.

The John Dickinson Plantation mansion. (Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs)

Tough, touching stories of human rights at Dickinson Plantation

Ken Mammarella March 11, 2021 Culture, Don't Miss, Featured, Headlines

‘It can be uncomfortable to tell and hear,’ said supervisor Gloria Henry. ‘It’s very hard to hear some parts of history, but we will never shirk from that.’

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