Events Calendar

Event:
William Peery and Boaz Manlove: Revolutionary Politics in Sussex County

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

Details:

Sussex County was bitterly divided over the issue of American independence, though a sizable majority of residents opposed separation from Great Britain. William Peery, a farmer, lawyer, and member of the Delaware General Assembly who also served as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1786, firmly supported independence. Boaz Manlove, a prominent Sussex County…

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

Location:
Brandywine Hundred Library
1300 Foulk Rd
Wilmington, 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. Presented by:…

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

Location:
Georgetown Library
123 W Pine St.
Georgetown, 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:
Beginning Genealogy 101 (Virtual-Only)

Location:
Online Event by Allen County Public Library, IN

, Delaware

Details:

This presentation will include the most common records used by genealogists but will take a deeper look into those little-known resources that can be most helpful when researching your family tree. Some of the little know resources that will be discussed include Pauper Records, Legislative Petitions Apprentice Indentures, City Directories, and Enrolled Bills. This is…

Event:
Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution

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

Details:

The battles of the Revolutionary War have been immortalized in books and films, but rarely do they capture the true nature of 18th century warfare. As silly as it may seem to march into battle in brightly colored uniforms, all the while your enemy is firing right at you, the combat doctrine of the time…

Event:
Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution

Location:
Dogfish Head Brewery
6 Cannery Village Center
Milton, Delaware

Details:

The battles of the Revolutionary War have been immortalized in books and films, but rarely do they capture the true nature of 18th century warfare. As silly as it may seem to march into battle in brightly colored uniforms, all the while your enemy is firing right at you, the combat doctrine of the time…

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

Location:
New Castle County Court House Museum
211 Delaware St.
New Castle, 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:
Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives

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

Details:

Black 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 Black family history within Delaware, from the present day and throughout the history of the state.…

Event:
Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives

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

Details:

Black 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 Black family history within Delaware, from the present day and throughout the history of the state.…

Event:
Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives

Location:
Seaford Library
600 N. Market Street Extended
Seaford, Delaware

Details:

Black 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 Black family history within Delaware, from the present day and throughout the history of the state.…