
The Delaware Historical Society, together with Delaware Public Media, is proud to present History Matters. History Matters digs into the Delaware Historical Society's archives and collections to highlight people, places, and events of historical significance to Delaware and explore their connections to present-day news. Special thanks to Delaware Public Media for it's continued partnership in the production of these features and to the Delaware Public Archives, Hagley Museum and Library and the Lewes Historical Society for their participation and assistance. Below are links to the original articles/videos/audio presentations, starting with the most current piece.
Celebrating the "Penman of the Revolution"
The man behind "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies."
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How the pumpkin became popular So how did pumpkins become so popular? Click here for full article, images, and audio version.
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On the national register, but you can stay at this historic home! Click here for full article, images, and audio version.
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Preservation Delaware's vision for the future of historic preservation Click here for full article, images, and audio version.
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A look at the man behind the Szymanski photo collection. Click here for full article, images, and audio version.
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Related stories: The Menhaden Fish | The U.S. Lifesaving Service
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University of Delaware's Women's College and its role in women's suffrage
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The Hall of Fame of Delaware Women
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March toward Fort Miles museum continues
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Jewish Historical Society of Delaware
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Voices of the Elders
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Brewing beer in Delaware
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Delaware Historical Society honors Mike Castle and Bryan Stevenson
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Digitizing the Freedmen's Bureau records
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The evolution of gay rights legislation in Delaware
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Delaware' Gay Beach
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Delaware's Forgotten Folks - Part 1 / Part 2
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Colored Conventions
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Hagley Museum's "Unraveling Stories" exhibit
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Wilmington's Southbridge neighborhood
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Hagley Powder Yard
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Delaware during World War II exhibit
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Wilmington's Little Italy
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The History of the Delaware Historical Society
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The Thelma Young Collection
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Lost DSU catalogs
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David Sarnoff Library Collection
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Delaware's role in African American churches
Please visit the Society's on-line version of "Forging Faith" by clicking here. |
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Currier and Ives
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The Rehoboth Art League
A look at the Rehoboth Art League and the historic Peter Marsh House that it occupies. |
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Wilmington's Old Town Hall
Explore the history and the role of Wilmington's Old Town Hall. |
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John Dickinson Plantation
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State Park back stories
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A Picture is worth a thousand words
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Fort Delaware Sketches
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Judy Johnson
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Envelopes and stationary provide unique Civil War Perspective
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History Matters: Christmas Seals - The Legacy of Emily Bissell
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