Events Calendar

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

Location:
South Coastal Library
43 Kent Ave
Bethany Beach, 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…

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

Location:
Corbit Calloway Library
115 High St.
Odessa, 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:
Mary Wilson Thompson and the Anti-Suffrage Movement in Delaware

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

Details:

While many are familiar with the suffrage movement, the history of the anti-suffrage movement—particularly the role Delaware women played in preventing the state from becoming one of the 36 required to ratify the 19th Amendment—is less well-known. In this presentation, attendees will: Learn about the key suffragists and anti-suffragists in Delaware. Discover the arguments and…

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Forgotten Family: Pauper Records and Genealogy at the Delaware Public Archives

Location:
Claymont Library
400 Lenape Way
Claymont, Delaware

Details:

The Delaware Public Archives offers a treasure trove of genealogical resources, including centuries of vital records, wills, deeds, and more. Yet, many researchers inevitably face frustrating dead ends, where a family member seems to vanish without a trace—no birth record, no property records, no will or probate. How can we uncover the stories of these…

Event:
Come Rain or Shine: Weather at the Delaware Public Archives

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

Details:

Drawing from the records housed in the Delaware Public Archives, this presentation explores the profound relationship between Delaware’s people and its weather—both the blessings and the challenges. Beginning with significant and destructive weather events, such as the Blizzard of 1888 and the Hurricane of 1962, we then turn to how Delaware’s often sunny and inviting…

Event:
Tales From the Vault

Location:
Claymont Library
400 Lenape Way
Claymont, 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:
Uncovering Cemeteries

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

Details:

Program info coming soon! Host: Ed Otter DPA Contact Info: Dawn Mitchell, dawn.mitchell@delaware.gov Delaware Public Archives 302-744-5033

Event:
Flags of Our Forefathers: Finding Your Roots in the Revolution

Location:
Claymont Library
400 Lenape Way
Claymont, Delaware

Details:

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…

Event:
Come Rain or Shine: Weather at the Delaware Public Archives

Location:
South Coastal Library
43 Kent Ave
Bethany Beach, Delaware

Details:

Drawing from the records housed in the Delaware Public Archives, this presentation explores the profound relationship between Delaware’s people and its weather—both the blessings and the challenges. Beginning with significant and destructive weather events, such as the Blizzard of 1888 and the Hurricane of 1962, we then turn to how Delaware’s often sunny and inviting…

Event:
Flags of Our Forefathers: Finding Your Roots in the Revolution

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

Details:

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…