March 11th: Harriet Tubman Day Celebrations in Delaware, Opening of National Park in Maryland
The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center, Cambridge, Md, opens March 11, as Delaware celebrates Harriet Tubman Day.
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New from Delaware: The Digital Scholar
The Interdisciplinary Humanities Research Center at the University of Delaware has launched The Digital Scholar, a newsletter for disseminating information about digital humanities and digital scholarship.
Capital Improvements Completed at Historic Properties in DE
Visitors to New Castle will see the results of an improvement plan that the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs curated at four state-owned historic properties.
Call for Proposals: 2016 MAAM Conference
Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums welcomes proposals related to the theme “Museums Exposed: Real Issues/Real Talk.”
Call for Papers: OHMAR 2016 Annual Conference
Submissions are due February 29, 2016 and this year’s conference is titled “Oral History and Technology.”
World War II Photographic Exhibit at Seaford Museum in DE
Beginning on February 13, the Seaford Museum will host “Through the Lens,” an exhibit of photographs from The William D. Willis World War II Photographic Collection.
Preservation Delaware Announces Small Grants Program
Most grants will reach a maximum of $1,000, yet, in some special cases, amounts of up to $4,000 have been awarded.
Johnson Victrola Museum Volunteers Receive Governor's Awards
A total of 22 individuals and groups were recipients of the 2015 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards, with five coming from the Johnson Victrola Museum.
Delaware Museums Offer Free Programs in October
The Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will host thirteen free, public events during October at the five museums of the state of Delaware.
Historical Attractions in DE Beach Towns
Delaware’s Atlantic Ocean resorts offer a wide variety of historical attractions including Swanendael, the site of Delaware’s first European settlement.