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Newsletter of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Jan. 31, 2017 * Volume 10, Issue 1
The historic-preservation and museums newsletter of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.
Jan. 31, 2017 * Volume 10, Issue 1
News
Division releases 2016 annual report
Report demonstrates how the agency is helping to preserve Delaware history and how it is sharing that history with the public.
African American History Month programs among 17 special events at division museums in February 2017
Highlights include spoken-word poetry, African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century and a program on jazz pianist "Fats" Waller.
Dan Davis promoted to Conservation Technician IV
Thirty-one year veteran works in the division’s Horticulture Team.
Help Save Delaware History
“Cultural Resources Climate Change Strategy”
New report from the National Park Service.
Historic Jehu Reed House in Delaware Suffers Apparent Damage During Recent Storm
WBOC TV, Salisbury, Md.—Jan. 25, 2017
Property is in a state of collapse.
State may repurchase historic Weldin House in Brandywine Hundred
News Journal, Wilmington, Del.—Jan. 22, 2017
Repairs needed at the site.
On 250th anniversary, future care for Mason-Dixon markers in question
Herald-Mail, Hagerstown, Md.—Jan. 21, 2017
Markers indicated the Colonial boundaries of Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Gibraltar and Marion Coffin Gardens reflect classic American style
Hockessin Community News, Del.—Jan. 19, 2017
Historic property is in deteriorating condition.
Brandywine Hundred historic home to become art space
News Journal, Wilmington, Del.—Jan 15, 2017
Site is owned by New Castle County.
Articles on the designation of the George Read II House as a National Historic Landmark
House built for the son of George Read Sr., a signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
New Castle’s George Read II House Designated National Historic Landmark
TownSquareDelaware.com—Jan. 18, 2017
George Read II House Designated a National Historic Landmark
Dover Post, Del.—Jan. 11, 2017
Articles on the proposed Gills Neck Village shopping center near Lewes
Concerns raised regarding the project’s proximity to a Native-American burial ground. State law protects unmarked burials.
Battle Over Shopping Center at Delaware Burial Ground
WCAU-TV, Philadelphia, Pa.—Dec. 30, 2016
Protesters: Shopping center would be on burial ground
Delmarva Daily Times, Salisbury, Md.—Dec. 29, 2016
Locals fight for ancient burial ground preservation and clean water
WMDT-TV, Salisbury, Md.—Dec. 27, 2016
“Preserving Our Past for a Better Future: Delaware’s Historic Preservation Plan, 2013–2017”
Document provides a roadmap for focusing on the broad goals and needs of Delaware's preservation community.
Media Roundup
The following Delaware history-related articles have recently appeared in the media:
Dover Public Library partners with area museums
Delaware State News, Dover, Del.—Jan. 21, 2017
Division’s Dover museums participated in the program.
The stories behind Delaware’s ruins and remnants
News Journal, Wilmington, Del.—Jan. 21, 2017
Article includes information on ruins that can be seen on the New Castle Green.
Olde Christmas tradition continues at Prince George’s Chapel
Sussex County Post, Seaford, Del.—Jan. 19, 2017
Historic division-owned property was built in 1755.
Milford Museum Plans Expansion
Milford LIVE, Del.—Jan. 18, 2017
Former Milford Post Office building is owned by the division.
Winners Chosen in 4th Grade “Delaware Day” Competition
TownSquareDelaware.com—Jan. 6, 2017
Delaware Department of State program encourages students to study the U.S. Constitution.
Archaeologia Cantiana, Kent County, Del.—Jan. 7, 2017
Blog on the division’s Curator of Archaeology Paul Nasca and the archaeological collections of the State of Delaware.
Work underway to showcase DeVries Monument in Lewes
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del.—Jan. 6, 2017
Site marks the approximate location of the first European settlement in Delaware.
Thanks, Obama, for all those new national monuments
Daily Kos, Oakland, Ca.—Dec. 26, 2016
Article includes information on the First State National Historical Park.
Articles featuring Lewes’ Zwaanendael Museum
Museum commemorates Delaware's first European colony, Swanendael, established by the Dutch in 1631.
Wondering What To Do This Winter in Southern Delaware? Here are 10 Great Options
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del.—Jan. 17, 2017
10 Southern Delaware Towns; 10 Iconic Symbols
Cape Gazette, Lewes, Del.—Jan. 5, 2017
Events
Saturday, Feb. 4
Marian Anderson: Her Achievements and Contributions – Johnson Victrola Museum
The Old State House: A Network to Freedom – The Old State House
Listen Up! African American History – The Old State House
Saturdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25
A World Apart – John Dickinson Plantation
Friday, Feb. 10, 2017
Concert by Me & My Friend Phyllis. Bluegrass/old-time music. Presented in partnership with the Delaware Friends of Folk and the First State Heritage Park. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. 7:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5054.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Songs of Love – Johnson Victrola Museum
Demonstrations by the Thistledown Fiber Arts Guild – John Dickinson Plantation
African-American History: State Historic Preservation in Delaware – The Old State House
Saturday, Feb. 18
Fats Waller: A Man of Many Talents – Johnson Victrola Museum
Laying of Wreath on John Dickinson's Grave – Wilmington Friends Meeting House
Baseball, Churches, and Schools: Delaware's African American History – The Old State House
Buccaneers, Bluebloods and Bonapartes – Zwaanendael Museum
Sunday Feb. 19
Washington vs. Lincoln – The Old State House
Monday, Feb. 20
Presidents Day – Johnson Victrola Museum and The Old State House open. John Dickinson Plantation, New Castle Court House Museum and Zwaanendael Museum closed
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Washington’s Birthday – All museums of the State of Delaware open
Saturday, Feb. 25
Paul Robeson – Johnson Victrola Museum
Preserving African-American History in Delaware: The Green Book – The Old State House
For a comprehensive, long-term calendar of division-sponsored events, go here.
Exhibits and displays
Thru mid-April, 2017
The Old State House: A True Restoration 1976-2016 – The Old State House
Thru August 2017
World War II Through the Lens of William D. Willis – Middletown Historical Society
Ongoing
Discovering Delaware’s Maritime Past – Zwaanendael Museum
Emeline Hawkins: Her Journey from Slavery to Freedom on the Underground Railroad – New Castle Court House Museum
Sculpture by Charles Parks – New Castle Court House Museum
A Seaborne Citizenry: The DeBraak and Its Atlantic World – Zwaanendael Museum
Simple Machines – John Dickinson Plantation
Historical and Cultural Affairs
The historic-preservation and museums newsletter of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.
Historical and Cultural Affairs is designed to stimulate public interest in the division's museums, programs and services, and to increase awareness of the value that history and historic preservation bring to the lives of Delaware's citizens and visitors. The newsletter is distributed during the last week of each month, via e-mail, to division staff members, Delaware's historical- and preservation-related communities and friends. Please submit relevant articles, news items and suggestions to Jim Yurasek, newsletter editor, at jim.yurasek@state.de.us.
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