Events Calendar

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:
Independence or the Bayonet

Location:
Virtual Only

, Delaware

Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Delaware’s Founding Fathers? Or about what Delaware was doing during the lead-up to the Revolutionary War? Independence or the Bayonet covers the stories of Caesar Rodney, George Read, and Thomas McKean from their lives prior to the Revolution, Delaware’s actions during the lead-up to the Declaration of…

Event:
Not Today, PA

Location:
Virtual Only

, Delaware

Details:

This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the colonies’ break from British rule, and this year also marks the 250th anniversary of the State of Delaware declaring its independence from Pennsylvania. In this Zoom presentation, we will examine the early days of the Lower Counties on the Delaware…

Event:
New Historical Marker Unveiling – Greenwood School 222-C

Location:
New Process Fibre Company, Inc.
12655 North 1st Street
Greenwood, Delaware

Details:

The Delaware Public Archives invites you to attend the unveiling of a new State of Delaware Historical Marker recognizing: Greenwood School 222-C, which served African American children in the Greenwood area during the era of segregated education. Built in 1922 with support from philanthropist Pierre S. du Pont, Greenwood School 222-C provided elementary education and…

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:
Lunch & Learn: Roots of a Park System – Wilmington Public Parks

Location:


, Delaware

Details:

In the late nineteenth century, citizens of Wilmington worked together to establish what would become the state’s largest municipal park system. This presentation will look at how these parks were established, why they were created, and what they looked like almost 140 years ago. Presented by Dana Niemeyer. You can register here: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/a775de3d-b2d7-480f-8848-5181db21dcfa@8c09e569-51c5-4dee-abb2-8b99c32a4396

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

Location:
Brandywine Hundred Library
1300 Foulk Rd
Wilmington, 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:
Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives

Location:
Route 9 Library & Innovation Center
3022 New Castle Ave
New Castle, 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:
One Nation Under God

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

Details:

Thomas Read served as pastor of Old Drawyers Presbyterian Church during the years of the American Revolution. As such, he firmly supported the American cause, assisting General Washington just after the British landing at Head of Elk, Maryland, in August 1777. He also set forth a biblical justification for the American cause and exhorted his…

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

Location:
Dew Point Brewing Company
2878 Creek Rd
Yorklyn, 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…