Events Calendar

Event:
Tales From the Vault

Location:
New Castle County Library Rt 9 Branch
3022 New Castle Ave
New Castle, Delaware

Details:

Explore four unique and chilling tales unearthed from the vaults of the Delaware Public Archives. These stories, drawn from historical records, bring to life some of Delaware’s most intriguing and eerie events: “Would Anyone Care for a Bon-Bon?” recounts the 1898 murder-by-mail of Mary Elizabeth Dunning and Ida Deane, poisoned with bon-bons sent from California.…

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Like Thieves in the Night: Crime and Punishment in Jazz-age Wilmington

Location:
Bear Library
101 Governors Pl
Bear, Delaware

Details:

We often imagine interwar America as a setting straight out of a crime novel—an era of bootleggers, gangsters, organized crime, and the determined lawmen who pursued them. While many of these tales have drifted into myth, primary sources reveal the remarkable true stories of one of the most turbulent periods in American history. The Wilmington…

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Flags of Our Forefathers: Finding Your Roots in the Revolution

Location:
Delaware Public Archives
121 MLK JR BLVD N
Dover, Delaware

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This presentation will cover the most common records used by genealogists while also exploring lesser-known resources that can be invaluable for those researching their family tree to complete an application for the DAR or SAR. Some of these overlooked resources include Supply Tax records, Journal A, SAR membership applications, and Oaths of Allegiance. Host: Joe…

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In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War

Location:
Bridgeville Public Library
600 S Cannon St
Bridgeville, Delaware

Details:

Despite its small size, Delaware made significant contributions to the cause of American independence—far more than a single battle or a midnight ride. During the Revolutionary War, Delaware evolved from being part of a larger colony into an independent state, a transformation driven by the sacrifices and efforts of its citizens and civic leaders. These…

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African American Family History at the Delaware Public Archives

Location:
Delaware City Library
250 5th St.
Delaware City, Delaware

Details:

African American family history research can pose unique challenges as you follow your family into the 19th century, prior to the passage of the 13th Amendment, and earlier. This presentation highlights resources available at the Delaware Public Archives for researching African American family history within Delaware, from the present day and throughout the history of…

Event:
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War

Location:
Delaware Public Archives
121 MLK JR BLVD N
Dover, Delaware

Details:

Despite its small size, Delaware made significant contributions to the cause of American independence—far more than a single battle or a midnight ride. During the Revolutionary War, Delaware evolved from being part of a larger colony into an independent state, a transformation driven by the sacrifices and efforts of its citizens and civic leaders. These…

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An “Unsurpassed Soldiery” – The Delaware Regiment During the American Revolution

Location:
Delaware Public Archives
121 MLK JR BLVD N
Dover, Delaware

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During the American Revolution, the Delaware Regiment established a record for military discipline, efficiency, and dependability on the battlefield. The regiment’s characteristics and prowess in combat in many ways reflect developments within the Continental Army as that force became the professionalized military organization Washington sought to create during the course of the war. While the…

Event:
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War

Location:
Brandywine Hundred Library
1300 Foulk Rd
Wilmington, Delaware

Details:

Despite its small size, Delaware made significant contributions to the cause of American independence—far more than a single battle or a midnight ride. During the Revolutionary War, Delaware evolved from being part of a larger colony into an independent state, a transformation driven by the sacrifices and efforts of its citizens and civic leaders. These…

Event:
Tales From the Vault

Location:
Brandywine Hundred Library
1300 Foulk Rd
Wilmington, Delaware

Details:

Explore four unique and chilling tales unearthed from the vaults of the Delaware Public Archives. These stories, drawn from historical records, bring to life some of Delaware’s most intriguing and eerie events: “Would Anyone Care for a Bon-Bon?” recounts the 1898 murder-by-mail of Mary Elizabeth Dunning and Ida Deane, poisoned with bon-bons sent from California.…

Event:
Beginning Genealogy 101: Little-known Resources at the Delaware Public Archives

Location:
Brandywine Hundred Library
1300 Foulk Rd
Wilmington, Delaware

Details:

This presentation will cover the most commonly used records in genealogy research while also delving into lesser-known resources that can significantly aid in uncovering your family tree. Among these overlooked tools are Pauper Records, Legislative Petitions, Apprentice Indentures, City Directories, and Enrolled Bills, all of which offer unique insights into the lives of your ancestors.…