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On April 29, 2025, the Delaware Public Archives unveiled two new historical markers — unique additions to the state’s long-standing program. DE-1 and DE-2 were specially commissioned by the Archives to commemorate both the institution itself and the State of Delaware Historical Markers Program.
DOVER, Del. – Did you know that Delaware’s 57th Governor would vanish from his desk in favor of fishing in a nearby pond? Or that Delaware’s 60th Governor would see every Shirley Temple film that came to town? Surely, you’ve heard the 66th Governor would ride a bicycle to work? Or that the 74th was […]
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