Throughout the month of February, we as a nation, celebrate African American history. The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs preserves Delaware's heritage and showcases the historic…
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In the late 1800s, Harriet Tubman and other “conductors” led escaped enslaved people from the South to safety in the North via the Underground Railroad. One of the last stops before reaching freedom…
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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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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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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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