Kenton, DE: A Town of Three Names
Once known as Lewis’ Cross-Roads and later Grog Town, Kenton got its official name in 1806 thanks to local residents’ petition.
Wax On, Wax Off: Preserving the USS Delaware Bell
On May 27, 2025, the Delaware Public Archives welcomed the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory to preserve the 1910 USS Delaware Bell.
Delaware Historical Markers Forge Ahead
On April 29, 2025, the Delaware Public Archives unveiled two new historical markers — unique additions to the state’s long-standing program. DE-1 and DE-2 were specially commissioned by the Archives to commemorate both the institution itself and the State of Delaware Historical Markers Program.
A Pirate’s Life for Me!
Discover Delaware’s maritime challenges during the American Revolution, where both British and American privateers clashed along its coast. Learn about the Letters of Marque that empowered privateers like Robert Burton and Matthew Aiken to defend or disrupt colonial waters.
An Unsurpassed Soldiery: The Delaware Regiment During the American Revolution, 1776-1783
During the American Revolution, the Delaware Regiment established a record for military discipline, efficiency, and dependability on the battlefield. On Saturday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. historian Charles (Chuck) Fithian will present a program at the Delaware Public Archives about this legendary military unit. The regiment’s characteristics and combat prowess in many ways reflected developments […]
Celebrating the History of the Delaware Department of Transportation
In 2019, the Delaware Department of Transportation marks 102 years of service to the residents of Delaware and all who travel throughout the First State. On Saturday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m. Jennifer Cohan, Secretary of Delaware Department of Transportation will present a program at the Delaware Public Archives focusing on the history of this […]
The du Pont Family: A Brief Introduction
The du Pont family has been closely tied to Delaware history from 1802 to the present. But have you ever wondered who they are? How they came to Delaware and ended up running one of the nation’s most prominent chemical companies? On Saturday, January 5, 10:30 a.m., at the Delaware Public Archives, Lucas R. Clawson […]
