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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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Delaware releases historic preservation plan for 2018–2022

Working to preserve Delaware’s heritage for the future, the plan outlines six broad goals for the next five years.




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Established Color” a Painting Exhibit by Thomas Del Porte

  On view from September 7-28, 2018 Free opening reception on Friday, September 7 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (August 28, 2018) – Established Color, an exhibition of paintings by Thomas Del Porte, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from September 7-28, 2018. Del Porte received a 2018 Fellowship Visual Arts: Painting. The artist […]




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Delaware Libraries Launch Library Cards for Children

It’s never too early to read or be read to. And to help build the reading, learning, and library habit, Delaware’s First Lady, Tracey Quillen Carney, announced the My First Delaware Library Card and the kids Super Library Card this summer. These new library cards target babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (birth to 5 years old) […]





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CANCELLED: “Deciphering American Indian DNA” program in Dover, Del. on Sept. 15, 2018

Program cancelled due to Hurricane-Florence-related cancellations by panelists.




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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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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “In the Studio” an Exhibit of Drawings by Charles Allan Guerin

On view from October 5-26, 2018 Free opening reception on Friday, October 5 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (September 25, 2018) – In the Studio, an exhibition of drawings by Charles Allan Guerin, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from October 5-26, 2018. Guerin received a 2018 Honorable Mention from the Delaware Division […]




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“18th Century Trades Day” at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation on Oct. 13, 2018

Event explores Colonial-era job opportunities at the home of the “Penman of the Revolution.”




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Battle of the Chesapeake program at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Oct. 13, 2018

Naval engagement played a decisive role in America's victory in its struggle for independence from Great Britain.




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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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“The Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware” lecture at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum on Oct. 20, 2018

Lecture by Theo Braunskill, Lenapé citizen and Elders Council member, and Nena Todd, manager of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ downtown Dover museums.




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Boundless! A Musical Journey

Boundless a musical journey, takes the audience on the trek and combines the recollected stories of Delawareans with disabilities and the sometimes-difficult history of our Nation’s struggle to ensure dignity and justice for all. Theater allows patrons to ponder and celebrate the intricacies of our shared humanity through campfire stories of hardship, resilience and celebration. […]



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Delaware Awarded Latest Round of STEP Grant Funds to Support Small Business Exports

For the fourth year in a row, the Delaware Department of State has received a State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) award from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA.) This year’s award totals $268,096 and will be used to support the state’s efforts to assist small Delaware companies in entering and developing markets overseas.




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The 4th Annual Delaware Veterans Parade & Monument Dedication – Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 2018

When/Where:  Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM – Downtown Dover – W. Loockerman Street to Legislative Avenue When/Where:  Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 12:00 PM – Downtown Dover – Legislative Avenue & Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard The Delaware General Assembly, the Delaware Department of State, the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs, the Delaware […]




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5th Annual Delaware Veterans Trust Fund Dinner – Saturday Evening, November 3rd, 2018

When/Where: Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 6-9 P.M. – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Retired Navy Command Master Chief Charles ‘Chuck’ Baldwin will keynote the 5th Annual Dinner for the Delaware Veterans Trust Fund at Dover Downs Rollins Center on November 3rd, 2018. “Mr. Baldwin also serves as a member of the Delaware Commission of […]




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Annual Veterans Day Ceremony: Sunday, November 11, 2018

When/Where:  Sunday, November 11th, 2018 at 10:30 / War Memorial Plaza (Delaware Bridge) 163 Cherry Lane, New Castle, DE 19720 Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs (DCVA) request the pleasure of your company to our annual Veterans Day Ceremony. This year’s event is being hosted by the Marine Corps League with the hosting support of DCVA. […]




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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.




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Delaware Veterans Cemetery Team Earns Top Honors from VA

The staff of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear were recognized Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for their outstanding service to the state’s veterans and their families.



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“Over There and Back Again!” program at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Nov. 11, 2018

Lead historic-site-interpreter Gavin Malone will portray a World War I veteran discussing the differences in American society between the 1910s and the early 1920s.




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Delaware Angel Investor Tax Credit Applications Now Available

Refundable tax credit to encourage job creation, innovation WILMINGTON, Del. – Qualified investors and high-tech small businesses can now make use of Delaware’s newest program aimed at encouraging job creation and innovation. The Delaware Division of Small Business began Thursday accepting certification applications for the Angel Investor Tax Credit (AITC) at www.business.delaware.gov/incentives. “We are excited […]




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Delaware Student Mock Election Predicts Wins for Carper, Blunt Rochester

Election Day is still a few days away, but Delaware students tallied their votes for statewide offices today in Dover at the 2018 Student Mock Election Convention. In what’s become a bellwether for elections in Delaware, students picked incumbents Sen. Tom Carper and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester to continue representing the First State in Washington.



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Winter WonderFEST Returns to Lewes for Third Year

LEWES – Winter WonderFEST returns to Lewes for its third year starting this Friday. The Delaware Tourism Office (Visit Delaware) joined Festival of Cheer, the organizer of Winter WonderFEST, along with Sen. Ernie Lopez and Rep. Steve Smyk, on Wednesday at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal to kick off the event and highlight the power […]




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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 15 special programs during the 2018 winter-holiday season

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




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Secretary of State Announces Medical License and Controlled Substance Privileges Suspension

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware medical license and controlled substance prescribing privileges of Ifeanyi Udezulu for repeatedly failing to adhere to state regulations for the safe prescribing of opioid medications.




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Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018

Event to feature decorations and children’s craft activities, plus self-guided tours of the home and refreshments.




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Delaware to Acquire Cooch’s Bridge Site, Continue Search for Remains of Revolutionary Soldiers Killed in Battle

Hallowed grounds believed to be the final resting place of some two dozen American soldiers who perished in the only major battle of the Revolutionary War fought in Delaware will soon become property of the state’s historic preservation agency, according to an agreement announced today.




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FY 2020 Grant Applications for Arts & Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open

For arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2020 (September 2019 – August 2020) Wilmington, Del. (December 13, 2018) – The Delaware Division of the Arts has opened its annual online application process for grants for arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2020 (September 2019 – August 2020). Applications will be […]




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New Regulations Mandate Enhanced Screening of Business Entities Formed in Delaware

Regulations promulgated by the Secretary of State and slated to take effect Jan. 1 will require that new business entities formed in Delaware be screened against lists of persons and groups that have been prohibited from doing business in the United States.




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Students Honored at 17th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony

Students from across the state gathered Saturday at the Delaware Public Archives to celebrate the winners of the 17th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition and to be recognized for their knowledge of the First State’s influential role in crafting the United States Constitution.





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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven special events during January 2019

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, early jazz and the Avery’s Rest archaeological site.




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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2019 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Twenty Delaware artists and three Honorable Mentions to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 14, 2019) – Twenty Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 136 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and skill […]




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African American History Month programs among 13 special events at State of Delaware museums in February

Highlights include programs on the Underground Railroad, black recording artists and record labels from the early 20th century, and First African Baptist Church cemeteries in Philadelphia.




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The Delaware Division of the Arts to Host Annual Poetry Out Loud State Competition

Twenty students to compete to advance to National Finals in Washington, DC Dover, Del. (January 30, 2019) –The free recitation contest will start with a semi-final competition at Modern Maturity Center, Dover on Tuesday, February 5 at 7 p.m. This year’s semi-finals judges are: Jamie Brunson, Executive Director, First Person Arts, Philadelphia Sherry Gage Chappelle, […]



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The Division of the Arts to Host Annual State Employee Art Exhibition

More than 270 state employees and their family members have registered to show artwork at Delaware State University Art Center/Gallery Dover, Del. (February 5, 2019) – The free exhibition will be open to the public from February 25 to March 18, 2019 at the Art Center/Gallery at Delaware State University, Dover. The reception and awards […]



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Program on George Washington’s 110 rules of civility at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 17, 2019

Program explores Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior and discusses how they were practiced by subsequent American presidents together with their relevance to contemporary American politics.





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The National Endowment for the Arts Announces $27 Million in Grants to Support the Arts

Three Delaware organizations will receive $54,000 in federal grants Wilmington, Del. (February 15, 2019) — As the only funder in the country to support arts activities in all 50 states and five U.S. jurisdictions, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that three Delaware organizations will receive $54,000 in federal grants. This is the […]




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Women’s History Month events among special programs at the museums of the State of Delaware in March 2019

Activities honor and celebrate women's lives and historic achievements.




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Media Alert: 2019 Poetry Out Loud State Finals – Tuesday, Feb. 26

Twelve Delaware high school students to compete for the state title MEDIA ADVISORY February 22, 2019 WHAT: Twelve Delaware high school students will participate in the state finals for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest at Smyrna Opera House. The winner of this competition will represent Delaware and advance to the National Finals in Washington, […]




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Site of Purported African-American Cemetery Discovered

Archaeologists working at a property near Frankford, Sussex County, have discovered what appears to be the site of a cemetery known to the local community to contain the remains of African Americans who lived in the area.




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Chelsea Anokye-Agyei to Represent Delaware in 2019 Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington

Hodgson Vo-Tech senior to advance to National Finals in Washington, DC Smyrna, Del. (February 26, 2019) – From an initial field of 20 Delaware high school students and then twelve state finalists, Chelsea Anokye-Agyei, a senior from Hodgson Vo-Tech High School, earned the title of 2019 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the state finals […]




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Thirty-Six Talented State Employees and their Family Members Honored

Division of the Arts announces award-winning artists in its annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition reception & award ceremony Dover, Del. (March 18, 2019) – The talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their artwork exhibited at the eight annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition sponsored by the National Arts Program® reception […]



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“The Rising Sun: The U.S. Constitution”: The Old State House’s Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April 2019

Fun and thought-provoking Constitutional programs to take place on April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2019.




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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 14 special events during April 2019

Highlights include programs on the artist who created "His Master's Voice," the bombardment of Lewes and a festival at Fort Christina.




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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Painting with Wood” by Robert Bruce Weston

On view from April 5-26, 2019 Free opening reception on Friday, April 5 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (April 1, 2019) – Painting with Wood, an exhibition of “wood veneer paintings” by Robert Bruce Weston, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from April 5-26, 2019. The artist will host a free opening reception […]




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State Treasurer to Celebrate National Library Week at Frankford Public Library

State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis will join the Frankford Public Library for their Community Connect Night on Monday, April 8 to celebrate National Library Week. National Library Week is an annual celebration that began in 1958 to highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and communities. “Libraries in Delaware […]