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Burial Ground Identified At John Dickinson Plantation

March 24, 2021Across Our Desk

DOVER, DE — Archaeological research has led to the identification of a burial ground at the John Dickinson Plantation in Dover, Delaware. The burial ground was found during archaeological fieldwork on March 9, 2021 and likely holds the enslaved individuals and other African Americans who lived, worked, and died on land owned by the Dickinson […]

Women’s History Celebrated at Delaware’s Museums During March 2020

February 19, 2020Across Our Desk

DOVER, DE – The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be hosting eight special programs during the month of March 2020 at the museums of the State of Delaware. Six of these events will be presented in celebration of National Women’s History Month. A full schedule is included below. All programs are free and […]