What is Trench Art? Historian Mike Leister Explores WWI Folk Art
The Delaware Public Archives will host a program focusing on the history and characteristics of Trench Art on Saturday, September 1, 10:30 a.m. Defined as artwork that was created by military personnel or civilian artisans, Trench Art was usually produced from discarded or pilfered military equipment. Former director of the Air Mobility Command Museum Mike […]
The War to End All Wars: A Look Back at World War I
The year 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I. On Saturday, April 1, 10:30 a.m. Henry J. Foresman will present a program at the Delaware Public Archives that will examine the political and diplomatic reasons why America decided to send troops to support the allied war effort. This […]
Happy Memorial Day!
This weekend we pause to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I would like to take a few minutes to tell you that we have lots of records relating to not only Delaware’s involvement in wars, but the individuals who served. We have records from the Revolutionary War up through […]
