As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, six cultural and historical organizations across Delaware have been awarded a total of $34,445 in state grants to support programming tied to the Semiquincentennial in 2026. “We’re officially less than a year out from the 250th anniversary of both Delaware and the nation,” said Margaret Hughes, director of Delaware 250. “It’s very …
From taxes on single men to pirate licenses, to cake recipes of famous residents and mosquito control guides, Delaware’s history is taking a whimsical turn this summer with a new exhibit at the Delaware Public Archives. Titled “Unusual Treasures,” the digital collection features more than two dozen quirky and captivating artifacts that offer a fresh look at the First State’s …
Get ready to learn some cool facts and personal details of Delaware’s past governors. The Delaware Public Archives is presenting “Delaware Governors The Past 100 Years,” an engaging new digital exhibit now on display. The exhibit highlights each of Delaware’s governors from 1925 to today, offering visitors fascinating stories, historical insights, vintage photographs, and a free, full-color booklet. Visitors can …
More than 50 people read in unison for 30 seconds the story of the Industrial School for Colored Girls Thursday morning in Wilmington. It’s a tradition the Delaware Public Archives keeps whenever it unveils a new historical marker. “We walk through history every day…and very few of us have an idea of what was once here,” said David Battafarano, a …
A 20-year-old college student from Wilmington who pushed for Black history to be included in the Delaware school curriculum has received an award named for a Civil Rights leader. Tariah Hyland, a junior at Howard University in Washington, D.C., was given the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award by Delaware Secretary of State Jeff Bullock. The award honors the accomplishments …
