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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Ray Magnani’s “Oxidation and The Dance” Photographs

Wilmington, Del. (September 27, 2017) – Oxidation and The Dance: Two Photographic Essays will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from October 6-27, 2017. An opening reception to meet the artist will be held on Friday, October 6 from 5-7 p.m. Magnani received a 2017 Emerging Fellowship in Photography. In this exhibition, he is […]




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“18th Century Trades Day” and evening lantern tours to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in October 2017

Activities feature two special programs that explore 18th-century trades and pastimes that might have taken place at the property during the lifetime of the “Penman of the Revolution.”






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Grants For Crime Reduction, Community Programs and Projects Available from Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund

Applications are being accepted from community organizations for $1.3 million in funds to support crime reduction, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development programs statewide, with special emphasis on programs in and around downtown areas and neighborhoods, Attorney General Matt Denn and Delaware Division of Small Business, Development and Tourism Director Cerron Cade announced Tuesday. Applications are […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases
  • Small Business
  • Delaware Department of Justice
  • Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund

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Saturday: WWI Monument Dedication and Dover Veterans’ Parade

The Delaware General Assembly, the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and the Delaware Heritage Commission will unveil a new monument this weekend honoring Delawareans who served in World War I and those who supported them on the home front



  • Department of State
  • Office of Veterans Services
  • City of Dover
  • Delaware Legislative Hall
  • Veterans
  • World War I

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New Monument Honors Delaware’s WWI Veterans and Those Who Served on the Home Front

The Delaware General Assembly, the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and the Delaware Heritage Commission unveiled a new monument in honor of those Delawareans who served their state and the nation in World War I.



  • Department of State
  • Governor John Carney
  • Office of the Governor
  • Office of Veterans Services
  • Commission of Veterans Affairs
  • Delaware General Assembly
  • Veterans
  • World War I

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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 17 special programs during the 2017 winter-holiday season

Eight holiday-themed activities among the programs to be offered.




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Governor Carney, Governor Hogan Urge FERC to Expedite Review of Artificial Island Cost Allocation

As currently funded, $278 million project would unfairly burden electric ratepayers on Delmarva WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware Governor John Carney and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday sent a letter to members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, urging commissioners to expedite their review of the $278 million Artificial Island transmission line project and consider a […]




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ADVISORY: Delaware Archeologists and Smithsonian to Announce Major Discovery

A team of Delaware archeologists and a preeminent anthropologist from the Smithsonian Institution Wednesday will unveil new findings from a years-long study of an archeological site in the West Rehoboth area.




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Grant Deadline Approaching For Crime Reduction, Community Programs and Projects

The deadline for applications for grant money available from the Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund is just under two weeks away. In October, Attorney General Matt Denn and Delaware Division of Small Business, Development and Tourism Director Cerron Cade announced $1.3 million in funds for community organizations to support crime reduction, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases
  • Small Business
  • Attorney General Matt Denn
  • Delaware Department of Justice
  • Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund

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FY 2019 Grant Applications for Arts & Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now open

FISCAL YEAR 2019 GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR DELAWARE ARTS & COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS NOW OPEN Wilmington, Del. (December 12, 2017) – The Delaware Division of the Arts has opened its annual online grant application process for grants for arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2019 (September 2018 – August 2019). Applications are due […]




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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs museums closed on Dec. 24, 25 and 31, 2017; and Jan. 1, 2018

Museums closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.




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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven free programs during January 2018

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and programs on E.R. Johnson’s yacht the Caroline and buccaneers in the Delaware Bay.




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Celebration of John Dickinson’s Revolutionary “Letters” Continues with Programs in Dover and Wilmington

The celebration of the life and works of Delaware statesman and “Penman of the Revolution” John Dickinson continues into the New Year with programs slated to explore his legacy and honor his contributions to the history of the state and the nation.



  • Delaware Public Archives
  • Department of State
  • Historical and Cultural Affairs
  • african american history
  • Delaware history
  • Governor John Carney
  • John Dickinson
  • John Dickinson Plantation

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Governor Carney Expands Open Data Council

Executive Order 18 expands the Council to include all Executive Branch agencies   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed Executive Order 18, expanding the Delaware Open Data Council to include members from all Executive Branch agencies to promote data sharing. The Governor was joined by members of his Cabinet, technology entrepreneurs and […]








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Thirty Five Talented State Employees and Their Family Members Honored at Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition

THIRTY-FIVE TALENTED STATE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HONORED Delaware Division of the Arts announces award-winning artists in its annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition reception & award ceremony Wilmington, Del. (March 19, 2018) – The talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their art work exhibited at the seventh annual Delaware State Employee […]




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Secretary of State Announces Medical License and Controlled Substance Registration Suspensions

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware medical license and controlled substance privileges of Gregory Villabona, in light of allegations of unprofessional conduct related to the prescription and distribution of opioid medications.




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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 16 special events during April 2018

Highlights include Buena Vista’s First Annual Spring Open House, The Old State House's Coffee-Hour Lecture Series and programs on Delaware's Dutch heritage.




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Governor Carney Celebrates Senator Margaret Rose Henry Alongside Office of Women’s Advocacy and Advancement

Policymakers, Public Join Together for Women’s History Month Celebration and Lecture DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Delaware’s Office for Women’s Advocacy and Advancement, the Delaware Department of Human Resources, the Delaware Commission for Women, and Delaware Women’s Workforce Council, today hosted the first lecture of its kind titled “Redefining Women in the Workplace” in honor […]




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Governor Carney Announces Preliminary Agreement with Gulftainer to Expand Port of Wilmington

Terms of the agreement must be approved by Diamond State Port Corporation Board and the Delaware General Assembly WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock on Thursday announced that the State of Delaware has reached a preliminary agreement with the Gulftainer Group to lease the Port of Wilmington from the […]




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Jean Diver’s “Living in Mythology” Paintings and Works on Paper

THE MEZZANINE GALLERY TO EXHIBIT JEAN DIVER’S “LIVING IN MYTHOLOGY” PAINTINGS AND WORKS ON PAPER Wilmington, Del. (April 2, 2018) – Jean Diver’s Living in Mythology will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from April 6-27, 2018. A free opening reception to meet the artist will be held on Friday, April 6 from 5-7 p.m. […]




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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to replace roof of Academy building in New Castle

Improvements slated to begin in the spring of 2018.





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2018 Memorial Day Services: May 26th and May 30th

  When/Where: Saturday, May 26th @ 10:30am – Parade Field Grounds of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE  19701. When/Where: Wednesday, May 30th @ 10:am – War Memorial Plaza, 163 Cherry Lane, New Castle, DE  19720. The Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs will like to invite you to their annual […]




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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven special events during May 2018

Highlights include Dover Days programs, A Day in Old New Castle and “A Sailor’s Life for Me,” the Zwaanendael Museum’s 7th Annual Maritime Celebration.




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Alexi Natchev: Prints and Drawings”

On view from April 6-27, 2018 Free opening reception on Friday, April 6 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (April 27, 2018) – Alexi Natchev, an internationally renowned artist, will show works that are a departure from his celebrated book illustrations. Some of the works were created in his native Bulgaria and are being exhibited for […]




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Public Advocate Calls on White House to Deny Subsidies for Coal and Nuclear Plants

Delaware’s Public Advocate today issued a letter to the White House asking the Trump administration to deny a request for emergency bailouts for aging coal and nuclear power plants owned by a large regional energy supplier.




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Visit Delaware Showcases Endless Discoveries with 360 Virtual Tour for National Travel and Tourism Week

WILMINGTON – You can now see Delaware like never before with a breathtaking virtual tour of the state’s endless discoveries. At Nemours Estate Monday, as part of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), Governor John Carney, Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and Delaware Tourism Director Liz Keller showcased the experience that takes visitors on […]





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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 11 special events during June 2018

Programs on Delaware heroes of the War of 1812, dyeing fabrics 18th-century style, and Separation Day in New Castle to be featured.




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Trace” by Carlos Alejandro

On view from June 1-29, 2018 Free opening reception on Friday, June 1 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (May 24, 2018) – Carlos Alejandro’s Trace, an exhibition of black and white fine art photography, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from June 1-29, 2018. A free opening reception to meet the artist will […]




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Governor Carney Signs Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act

New law establishes a refundable tax credit for qualified investors in Delaware small businesses NEWARK, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed into law House Bill 170, the Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act, at the Delaware Technology Park at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus. The Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation […]




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Division of the Arts to Honor 17 Artist Fellows at Annual Reception and Award Ceremony June 13

Division of the Arts to Honor 17 Artist Fellows at Annual Reception and Award Ceremony June 13 New this year, the Award Winners Exhibition will display contemporary art alongside historical decorative arts and travel to two new locations Dover, Del. (June 8, 2018) – The Award Winners XVIII reception and award ceremony will be held […]




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Newly Published Book Explores Life and Legacy of Delaware Statesman John Dickinson

A new anthology of essays and lectures published by the Delaware Heritage Commission explores the life and career of John Dickinson, whose influential role as a colonial patriot and statesman of the early Republic earned him the nickname “Penman of the Revolution.”






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Delaware Senate passes concurrent resolution recognizing the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.




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Statements from Governor Carney and Secretary of State Bullock on the Completed Federal Review of Wilmington Port Agreement

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock on Thursday issued the following statements on completion of the federal review of a deal to expand the Port of Wilmington, done by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a panel comprised of military, homeland security, and federal law […]




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Audience participation program on Alexander Hamilton at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on July 12, 2018

Program to include a re-enactment of the July 11, 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and political rival Aaron Burr which resulted in Hamilton’s passing on July 12, 1804.





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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 21 special events during September 2018

Native-American programming, Chautauqua shows and surviving the London Blitz among activities to be presented.




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Governor Carney, Diamond State Port Corporation, Gulftainer Sign Agreement to Expand Port of Wilmington

Lease agreement expected to create jobs, generate as much as $600 million in new investment WILMINGTON, Del. – On Tuesday, Governor John Carney, the Diamond State Port Corporation, and GT USA Wilmington, LLC finalized an agreement that will significantly expand the Port of Wilmington, create jobs, and lead to as much as $600 million of […]




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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 14 special events during October 2018

Early 1900s music education, the life of Delaware patriot Caesar Rodney and walking tours of St. Peter’s cemetery in Lewes among topics to be explored.




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“Queenstown and the Early Colonial Delmarva: An Archaeological and Historical Symposium” at Delaware’s New Castle Court House Museum on Oct. 13, 2018

The event will include scholarly presentations on My Lord’s Gift, a 17th century archaeological site in Queenstown, Md.; and the Coleman Farm, Reedy Island and Fort Casimir sites in Delaware.




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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 11 special events during November 2018

Changes to American society in the early 20th century, grave sites of notable New Castle veterans, and candle-making among topics to be explored.