Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs eNewsletter

Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs eNewsletter - July 2021

Volume 14
Issue 6

June 28, 2021

Diversity in Delaware History Webinar Series

Series provides a historical context to understand the complex and often difficult role that race has played in the history of the United States and the state of Delaware.

Explore

Division to sponsor 5 programs in July 2021

Programs explore the sinking of the DeBraak, readings of the Declaration of Independence, a historical trivia event and different perspectives on the American Revolution.

Fun for all

Old Dover Independence Day on July 3, 2021

Activities include sack racing, tug 'o war, lawn games, walking tours, and historical interpreters, dressed in period clothing, reciting the Declaration of Independence.

Step back in history

Highlighted Event

Test your knowledge of history, science, phonographs and early 1900s Americana at the "Live Trivia at the Johnson Victrola Museum" event in Dover, Del. on Sat. July 10. Held outdoors. Prizes will be awarded! Limited spaces available. Reserve now!

News & Updates

Portraits of Buena Vista

Sunshine Plein Air Artists were on site at the historic property in June 2021.
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Division museums open with tours by appointment

Tours allow visitors to experience the history of the First State while continuing to take all recommended steps to safeguard public health. Read more

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Preservation

Brown v. Board of Education Site Expansion Act

National Trust for Historic Preservation supports legislation creating National Park Service affiliated areas in Delaware, Virginia and D.C. Dig deeper

Delaware's Historic Preservation Plan 2018–2022

"Partners in Preservation: Planning for the Future" outlines six broad goals for preserving Delaware's heritage. Dig deeper

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Media Roundup

John Dickinson Plantation

Television segment on the Dover, Del. home of one of the founding fathers of the United States and "Penman of the Revolution." See more

Johnson Victrola Museum

Television segment on the Dover, Del. museum that chronicles the early development of the sound recording industry. See more

Six Del. sites tied to the Underground Railroad

Article explores First State locations associated with the clandestine network that transported American slaves to freedom. See more

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Activities & Exhibits

Thursday, July 1, 2021

The Wreck of the DeBraak

Virtual program from the Zwaanendael Museum explores the history of the British warship that sank off the coast of Lewes in May 1798.

Saturday July 24, 2021

The American Revolution From Other Perspectives

Virtual lecture from The Old State House explores how the American Revolution was part of a larger conflict that spanned several continents.

Ongoing

A History of the Underground Railroad in Delaware

Exhibit explores Delaware's role in the clandestine network that transported American slaves to freedom prior to the Civil War.

Go to the full calendar of activities

Go to the full list of exhibits and displays

Saving Delaware History

The historic preservation and museums newsletter of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.

Saving Delaware History is designed to stimulate public interest in the division's museums, programs and services, and to increase awareness of the value that history and historic preservation bring to the lives of Delaware's citizens and visitors. The newsletter is distributed during the last week of each month, via e-mail, to division staff members, Delaware's historical- and preservation-related communities and friends.

Please submit relevant articles, news items and suggestions to Maddy Goss, newsletter editor, at madeline.goss@delaware.gov or Dana Behling, communications manager, at dana.behling@delaware.gov.

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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
29 N. State St.
Dover, DE 19901
Telephone: 302-736-7400
Fax: (302) 739-5660
Web: http://history.delaware.gov

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