Events Calendar

Event:
Women Scorned: Petit Treason and Punishment in 18th Century Delaware

Location:
New Castle County Court House Museum
211 Delaware St.
New Castle, Delaware

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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…

Event:
Independence or the Bayonet

Location:
Grotto's Pizza
1159 N. DuPont Hwy
Dover, 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:
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…

Event:
Independence or the Bayonet

Location:
Wilmington Brew Works
3129 Miller Rd.
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:
Women Scorned: Petit Treason and Punishment in 18th Century Delaware

Location:
Milton Public Library
121 Union St.
Milton, 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…

Event:
Independence or the Bayonet

Location:
Georgetown Library
123 W Pine St.
Georgetown, 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…

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“A System concise, easy and efficient”: John Dickinson and the Defense of the Delaware State, 1782

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

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In late 1781, John Dickinson was elected President of the Delaware State. At that time, the state faced significant threats from Royal Navy blockading vessels, and active and tactically adept Loyalist privateers and Refugee raiders. Dickinson and other American leaders also faced the possibility of a renewed, vigorous campaign by Crown forces in the Mid-Atlantic…

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Beginning Genealogy 101: Little-known Resources at the Delaware Public Archives

Location:
Appoquinimink Library
204 E Main St
Middletown, Delaware

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This presentation will cover the most commonly used records in genealogy research while also delving into lesser-known resources that can significantly aid in uncovering your family tree. Among these overlooked tools are Pauper Records, Legislative Petitions, Apprentice Indentures, City Directories, and Enrolled Bills, all of which offer unique insights into the lives of your ancestors.…

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

Location:
Volunteer Brewing Company
116 W Main St
Middletown, Delaware

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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…

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

Location:
Georgetown Library
123 W Pine St.
Georgetown, Delaware

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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…