History Matters

It’s that time of year again – the time for hayrides, pumpkin patches, and pumpkin carving. But among the pumpkin frenzy, not much thought is typically…

Many people are likely aware of Airbnb: providing travelers the option to rent a room in someone else’s home – or guesthouse – as opposed to staying in a…

The New Castle Court House Museum is kicking off a brand new exhibit Saturday. It’s called “New Castle: Three Forts, One Community.”The program focuses on…

A number of historic buildings – from the Thomas England House, to Summerton Mansion in Middletown – have been demolished in recent months. Historic…

Last week, History Matters - produced in collaboration with the Delaware Historical Society - looked at the legacy of Wilmington’s renowned jazz teacher…

Wilmington’s Clifford Brown Jazz Festival returns next week, starting up Wednesday and running through Friday. And while Clifford Brown is Wilmington’s…

Summer is the time many families hit the road - heading to the beach and elsewhere. But many vacation destinations like Rehoboth Beach weren’t always a…

March’s History Matters featured an image of Estella’s Beauty Shop on Wilmington's East Side from 1939. Here in April, we focus on the man behind that…

Every month – the Delaware Historical Society picks an item from their collection to highlight. Delaware Public Media’s Megan Pauly tells us about April’s…

Listen to this week's edition of The Green:Or listen to individual stories below:Gov. John Carney went before a joint session of the General Assembly this…