Upcoming Events

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30 am

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…

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm

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:…

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm

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…

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:30 pm

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…

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm

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.…

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm

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.…

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Event:
Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
Location:
Dover Public Library
35 Loockerman Plaza
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.…

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Event:
Women Scorned: Petit Treason and Punishment in 18th Century Delaware
Location:
Seaford Library
600 N. Market Street Extended
Seaford, Delaware
Details:

When Delaware declared its independence in 1776, it prompted a plethora of changes pertaining to its government and legal system. As the state grew and evolved, it reflected on crime and punishment in this new era. One crime that the new government reviewed was petit treason, which was treasonous acts committed against a person of…