Events Calendar

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…

Event:
Lunch & Learn: Learning Before Desegregation – Black High Schools in Delaware

Location:


, Delaware

Details:

Delaware’s path from segregation to integration transformed educational opportunities for Black students across the state. This Lunch and Learn will examine the limited high school options available to Black students prior to the 1950s, beginning with Howard High School and the Delaware College High School program in Dover, before exploring the creation of Louis L.…

Event:
The Hundreds of Delaware

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

Details:

This presentation will explore Delaware Hundreds, a uniquely named feature found only in Delaware. Once used as election districts, Hundreds today have little impact on Delawareans. In this presentation, we will go over the history of the Hundreds, how many there are, how they have changed, and why they are no longer prevalent in Delaware.…

Event:
Independence or the Bayonet

Location:
Kirkwood Library
6000 Kirkwood Hwy
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…

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

Location:
Delaware Historical Society
505 N. Market Street
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…