Events Calendar

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

Location:
Wilmington Brew Works
3129 Miller Rd.
Wilmington, Delaware

Details:

The story of the American Revolution is one of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and these stories are just waiting to be told. Genealogy can help us tell those stories, but where to begin? Join us as we examine the records of the Delaware Public Archives, the resources that we can use to piece together…

Event:
Lunch and Learn: Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives (Virtual)

Location:


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

Location:
Kent County Library
497 S. Red Haven Lane
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…

Event:
Independence or the Bayonet

Location:
Bear Library
101 Governors Pl
Bear, 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:
Board Game Night – Road to Liberty

Location:
Kent County Library
497 S. Red Haven Lane
Dover, Delaware

Details:

Join us at Kent County Public Library to play Delaware Public Archives’ board game, Road to Liberty! Learn about Delaware’s role in the Revolution in our brand-new board game! Players move their game pieces along the colorful path by drawing Action and Chance Cards, with Chance Cards featuring actual documents from the Archives tied to…

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

Location:
Claymont Library
400 Lenape Way
Claymont, 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:
Not Today, PA

Location:
New Castle County Court House Museum
211 Delaware St.
New Castle, 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:
Talk & Film Premiere

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

Details:

What did Delaware’s leaders risk on the eve of American independence? This First Saturday program begins with a shortened presentation of Independence or the Bayonet, exploring Delaware’s role in the critical days leading up to July 1776 through the perspectives of Caesar Rodney, George Read, and Thomas McKean. The program continues with the premiere of…

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:
Delaware Historical Society
505 N. Market Street
Wilmington, 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…