delaware history: Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln!
- 02/12/19 07:40 AM
For ages, Delaware recognized February 12 as Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Then came “Monday holidays” to make three-day weekends for travel, convenience and a boost to the economy. Then in 1989, state lawmakers blended Lincoln’s first Monday with Washington’s third Monday birthdays and renamed the February’s third Monday “President’s Day.” Federally, it’s still “Washington’s Birthday.” Now, does that really seem fair to Abe… Honestly? – Compiled by robin brown Photo: 1923 Delaware Public Archives George & Irene Caley Postcard Collection Note: I love these daily posts by robin brown of the Delaware Public Archives. Today we have a postcard from Lincoln Delaware, 1923. … (2 comments)
delaware history: Happy Delaware Day!
- 12/07/16 08:52 AM
Since 1933, the governors of Delaware have proclaimed December 7 as Delaware Day in honor of that day in 1787, when Delaware became the first state to ratify the Federal Constitution, thus making Delaware the first state in the New Nation.
Thanks to the efforts of a wise Delaware educator and legislator, Mr. E. Paul Burkholder along with the Rotary Club of Georgetown, a statewide effort was made in 1933 to have December 7 established as Delaware Day. He and this Rotary Club secured more than 6,000 signatures on petitions, which were presented to the Governor and to the … (2 comments)
delaware history: Now How Does This Petticoat Go?
- 11/15/11 07:23 AM
Those of us who volunteer at A Day In Old New Castle every year not only have a chance to help the charities and historical groups that organize the day, but we get to see locals and visitors in Colonial and Victorian garb. (At left, a friend in red gown greets visitors on The Strand)
So if you ever wondered what goes into dressing in period costume, you now have a chance to see the secrets in "Underneath It All--Undressing the Colonial and Victorian Woman." This program will be presented by the Delaware Historical Society on Thursday, November 17 … (0 comments)
delaware history: Wilmington Delaware's History Museum
- 01/19/10 08:50 AM
If you are looking for an update on the history of Wilmington Delaware, and how to do research at the Delaware Historical Society, there is a great series of videos put out by the City of Wilmington. This one talks about the beginnings of the City of Wilmington and brings it up to date as far as general historical information.
Hope you find this entertaining and are curious about matters concerning Delaware History and historic homes in Delaware and the surrounding area presented by Your Historic Homes Resource, Carolyn Roland … (0 comments)
delaware history: Thomas Garrett and the Underground Railroad
- 09/02/09 03:14 PM
A special presentation and tour of the Courthouse in Old New Castle, Delaware in honor of the 1848 trial of Thomas Garrett, who was a "stationmaster" on the Underground Railroad. There was no train involved, just a chain of compassionate souls who helped shepherd slaves out of the south to freedom in Pennsylvania. Garrett and fellow Quaker John Hunn were convicted and fined, but he vowed to continue his work, eventually helping over 2000 men, women, and children escape to freedom. Below you will see scenes of the present day Old New Castle courthouse, the exhibits about the Garrett trial, and a … (2 comments)
delaware history: Historical Society Features Jazz Great Clifford Brown
- 08/17/09 11:42 AM
August, 2009 is a time of celebration for Wilmington and the Delaware Historical Society, for 2 reasons. The first is that the Christopher L. Ward Reading Room of the Research Library has reopened with a new heating and cooling system in their converted bank building at 505 Market Street. The second celebration is for the opening of an exhibit in the Willingtown Square Gallery adjacent to the old bank. It features a Clifford Brown collection donated by Paul Preston Davis, a Wilmington native and devoted collector of materials related to both the city and African American history. Despite his short life and career, … (2 comments)
delaware history: The Naamans Tea House
- 05/28/09 12:03 PM
Also known as the Robinson House, this building was built in 1723 on the site of the 1624 Naaman's Creek settlement in what is now known as Claymont Delaware. It is located near the Pennsylvania border and the shores of the Delaware River, on Route 13, once known as the King's Highway. The only original building from the early settlement is the Block House, a fortress-like structure on the northeast corner of the property. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Robinson House was used as a The Naaman's Tea House in the early 20th Century. It was furnished by volunteers, … (0 comments)
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For ages, Delaware recognized February 12 as Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Then came “Monday holidays” to make three-day weekends for travel, convenience and a boost to the economy. Then in 1989, state lawmakers blended Lincoln’s first Monday with Washington’s third Monday birthdays and renamed the February’s third Monday “President’s Day.” Federally, it’s still “Washington’s Birthday.” Now, does that really seem fair to Abe… Honestly? 
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