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The Delaware Historical Society is one of the largest providers of student programs in the First State, and the home of National History Day in Delaware. Your support helps us to preserve and present priceless collections and allows us to keep telling all the ever-expanding stories of Delaware’s past and present. Today is already history!
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The Delaware Historical Society holds the nation’s largest privately held collection of material relating to Delaware history with approximately 3 million items dating from the beginnings of settlement in 1638 to the present in its library and museum collections.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
MCAAH Juneteenth Past to Present Virtual Program
Research Library 505 N Market Street, WilmingtonJoin the Mitchell Center for African American Heritage as Saniya Gay, Miss Juneteenth 2019-2020, discusses the significance of Juneteenth in Delaware, advocacy of Juneteenth as a national holiday, and the […]
