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During the industrial revolution and into the WWII era and beyond, shipbuilding played a key role in the evolution of industry and livelihood in…
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It was the precursor to the U.S. Coast Guard and its tender boats grace the museums of the Lewes Historical Society (LHS) close to the Canal. Lewes was…
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Little did we know that one fish – not even edible fed generations of Lewes Delaware seamen and their families.The menhaden fish is a fisherman’s fish,…
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Lewes is a city with a rich history for many reasons: it was founded in June of 1631 the first city in the First State, a key port for ships making their…
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The Delaware Historical Society recently offered community members an insider look at board games from their collection, and even gave them a chance to…
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Our two part History Matters on the history of the fight for women’s rights in the First State concludes this week with a conversation with leading…
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Our latest two-part edition of History Matters looks at Delaware’s role in the fight for women’s rights over the years.And in part two, Delaware Public…
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The Hall of Fame of Delaware Women was established in 1981 by the Delaware Commission for Women with the purpose of recognize the lasting contributions…
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This month’s History Matters - produced in collaboration with the Delaware Historical Society - examines a series of short documentaries about prominent…
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This month from the California coast to reservations in Oklahoma, communities are celebrating Native American Heritage Month all over the United…