Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Event:
Tavern Talk: Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
Location:
The Brimming Horn Meadery
28615 Lewes Georgetown Hwy
Milton, Delaware
Details:

Date & Time: Thursday, July 24th, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm, talk begins at 6:00pm Location: The Brimming Horn Meadery, 28615 Lewes Georgetown Hwy, Milton, DE 19968 Details: Join the Delaware Public Archives and First State Heritage Park for our Colonial Tavern Nights! Staff from First State Heritage Park will be onsite in period costume with historical exhibitions…

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30 am

Event:
An “Unsurpassed Soldiery” – The Delaware Regiment During the American Revolution
Location:
Delaware Public Archives
121 MLK JR BLVD N
Dover, Delaware
Details:

During the American Revolution, the Delaware Regiment established a record for military discipline, efficiency, and dependability on the battlefield. The regiment’s characteristics and prowess in combat in many ways reflect developments within the Continental Army as that force became the professionalized military organization Washington sought to create during the course of the war. While the…

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Event:
Tavern Talk: Flags of Our Forefathers: Finding Your Roots in the Revolution
Location:
The Brimming Horn Meadery
106 Spring St
Seaford, Delaware
Details:

Date & Time: Saturday, August 16th, 2025, 4:00pm-7:00pm, talk begins at 5:00pm Location: The Brimming Horn Meadery, 106 Spring St, Seaford, DE 19973 Details: Join the Delaware Public Archives and First State Heritage Park for our Colonial Tavern Nights! Staff from First State Heritage Park will be onsite in period costume with historical exhibitions and…

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Event:
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
Location:
Brandywine Hundred Library
1300 Foulk Rd
Wilmington, Delaware
Details:

Despite its small size, Delaware made significant contributions to the cause of American independence—far more than a single battle or a midnight ride. During the Revolutionary War, Delaware evolved from being part of a larger colony into an independent state, a transformation driven by the sacrifices and efforts of its citizens and civic leaders. These…

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:30 pm

Event:
Tavern Talk: In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
Location:
Dogfish Head Brewery
6 Cannery Village Center
Milton, Delaware
Details:

Join the Delaware Public Archives and First State Heritage Park for our Colonial Tavern Nights! Staff from First State Heritage Park will be onsite in period costume with historical exhibitions and activities, and the Delaware Public Archives will be giving one of their Tavern Talks:   In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War…

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Event:
Tales From the Vault
Location:
Kent County Library
497 S. Red Haven Lane
Dover, Delaware
Details:

Explore four unique and chilling tales unearthed from the vaults of the Delaware Public Archives. These stories, drawn from historical records, bring to life some of Delaware’s most intriguing and eerie events: “Would Anyone Care for a Bon-Bon?” recounts the 1898 murder-by-mail of Mary Elizabeth Dunning and Ida Deane, poisoned with bon-bons sent from California.…

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Event:
Tales From the Vault
Location:
Brandywine Hundred Library
1300 Foulk Rd
Wilmington, Delaware
Details:

Explore four unique and chilling tales unearthed from the vaults of the Delaware Public Archives. These stories, drawn from historical records, bring to life some of Delaware’s most intriguing and eerie events: “Would Anyone Care for a Bon-Bon?” recounts the 1898 murder-by-mail of Mary Elizabeth Dunning and Ida Deane, poisoned with bon-bons sent from California.…

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Event:
Beginning Genealogy 101: Little-known Resources at the Delaware Public Archives
Location:
Brandywine Hundred Library
1300 Foulk Rd
Wilmington, Delaware
Details:

This presentation will cover the most commonly used records in genealogy research while also delving into lesser-known resources that can significantly aid in uncovering your family tree. Among these overlooked tools are Pauper Records, Legislative Petitions, Apprentice Indentures, City Directories, and Enrolled Bills, all of which offer unique insights into the lives of your ancestors.…

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00 am

Event:
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
Location:
DSP Troop 7
19444 Mulberry Knoll Rd
Lewes, Delaware
Details:

Despite its small size, Delaware made significant contributions to the cause of American independence—far more than a single battle or a midnight ride. During the Revolutionary War, Delaware evolved from being part of a larger colony into an independent state, a transformation driven by the sacrifices and efforts of its citizens and civic leaders. These…

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Event:
Forgotten Family: Pauper Records and Genealogy at the Delaware Public Archives
Location:
Brandywine Hundred Library
1300 Foulk Rd
Wilmington, Delaware
Details:

The Delaware Public Archives offers a treasure trove of genealogical resources, including centuries of vital records, wills, deeds, and more. Yet, many researchers inevitably face frustrating dead ends, where a family member seems to vanish without a trace—no birth record, no property records, no will or probate. How can we uncover the stories of these…