As winter’s grip loosens, it’s time to stow away the parkas and snow shovels and outside for some spring and summer fun! Whether you’re planning a spring couples escape, a summer getaway with old…
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Presented by Delaware’s Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs This month, #VisitWilm and explore events and attractions filled with history in celebration of Black History Month. The events…
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A walk along Market Street in downtown Wilmington, Delaware will reveal a number of architectural styles, from one block to the next you’re likely to see late Georgian to Second Empire, to Classical…
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The end of an era (well decade) is right around the corner. If you’re like most, you will soon be jotting down a list of things you would like to accomplish in the new year. Otherwise known as…
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The 2019 movie "Harriet" chronicles the story of Harriet Tubman (portrayed by Tony- and Grammy-winner Cynthia Eviro) and African-American abolitionist William Still (Leslie Odom Jr., "Hamilton"), as…
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We all know that a visit to the First State quickly becomes an exploration into the wonderful world of history! That includes the small and often overlooked Hale-Byrnes House who shares their story…
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The Delaware History Museum originally started as a Woolworth’s Department Store in downtown Wilmington dating back to the 1940’s. Today the art-deco building has evolved into one of the most…
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One of the most interesting stories in the rich history of the state of Delaware is the internal struggle the state faced as a slave state that also had a large free black population during the…
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This summer, Fort Delaware State Park will host two prisoner-of-war (P.O.W.) living history weekends. Each historical event begins at 10 a.m. both days, Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15, and…
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Fort Christina National Historic Landmark, one of the partner sites of the First State National Historical Park, offers visitors access to one of the cornerstones of Delaware history and an expanded…
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