Discover the forgotten history of American Ornithology in a special presentation by Matthew R. Halley, PhD. In “Birds of the Philadelphia Museum: New Light on the History of American Ornithology,” Halley reveals his findings on the buried contributions of Charles Wilson Peale (1741-1827), and challenges our interpretation of the history and development of scientific ornithology […]
A project by Karen M. Ingram as a partial fulfillment of the University of Delaware's Master of Arts Degree requirements. May 18, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Howard High School, 401 East 12th St., Wilmington, Delaware Registration is required and seating is limited. Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/TrailToDesegregation This half-day narrated bus and […]
Join our Curator of Education, Debbie Harper, during A Day in Old New Castle to learn about the 1824 fire in Old New Castle and its effects on the development of the Read House & Gardens. The brief walk and talk will be held throughout the day at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00 with time for […]
Join the Delaware Historical Society and Huxley & Hiro Booksellers to mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special presentation of "History and Humanity of the WWII Japanese American Experience." Kent Matsumoto and Constance Hays Matsumoto are co-authors of the WWII historical novel Of White Ashes, inspired by the true stories of […]
Come out to celebrate women in music and enjoy free music performances, food trucks, and great vibes at this 100% women-fronted festival. The stage at Willingtown Square will host Tanya the Empress (5:15), Anne Eliza (6:15), Jada Lee (7:15), and Sivan Arbel (8:15).
Join us for a unique confluence of law and theatre to support Delaware Shakespeare as the company prepares for its upcoming 2024 Summer Festival production of Julius Caesar. This unique event will highlight the theme of justice that runs throughout Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Julius Caesar. Professional lawyers from the Delaware community will plead the cases […]
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