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Women’s History Month Film Series — Sisterhood Alive and Well

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

This Women’s History Month, the Delaware Historical Society is excited to offer a series of Saturday film screenings presenting histories of women’s social organizing, creative pursuits, and community advocacy. Screenings are available with admission to the Delaware History Museum. For the final film in the series on Saturday, March 29, we’ll screen “Sisterhood Alive and […]

April Film Series — Brownie Speaks

Delaware History Museum

On April 12, in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, we'll screen "Brownie Speaks," a feature-length documentary about the life, legacy, and music of Wilmington's own Clifford Brown.

April Film Series — An Evolving Legacy: Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act

Delaware History Museum

The landmark Coastal Zone Act, passed by the Delaware state legislature in 1971, preserved the state's shoreline, making it off-limits to heavy industrial development. The battle to pass this visionary legislation transformed local environmental awareness into sweeping statewide action, challenging other states and the nation to do the same.

April Film Series — Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band

Delaware History Museum

For our final film in the series, we'll celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a screening of "Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band." 

During an era when Jazz was the nation's popular music, Mary Lou Williams was one of its greatest innovators.