Find information about state government, programs, and services. This book covers the history of delaware from the earliest european settlers dutch, swedish and english up to the present 2006 cutoff. The standard history of the early period is benjamin ferris, a history of the original settlements on the delaware 1846. We invite you to download the delaware history trail passport, complete the trail and receive a limitededition landmarks and legacies delaware history book with. The history of delaware as a political entity dates back to the early colonization of north america by europeanamerican settlers. Originally undertaken by the author as a bicentennial project in 1975, this book has now become the standard history of the state ofdelaware.
History of delaware john andrew munroe snippet view 1979. The ultimate list of childrens books about delaware. Middletown then 2002 and now 2012 history of middletown elections 20191952. Originally undertaken by the author as a bicentennial project in 1975. Delaware simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The following important events in the history of delaware affected political jurisdictions. I recently had the pleasure of spending time with a delightful young lady, camille fontenelle, of newark, delaware who competed this year in delawares national history day and was chosen to represent delaware at the national competition in june. We are tremendously grateful for their support and participation. Bureau of the census list of selected african americans from the 1890 and 1900 federal population censuses of delaware and related census publications.
Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. This 5th edition is updated through the end of 2005. Wilmingtons delaware history center is housed in a renovated, art deco former woolworth fiveandtencent store. Scholars who write about history are called historians. The transitional climate of delaware supports a wide variety of vegetation. Early explorations of our coastline were made by the spaniards and portuguese in the sixteenth century, by henry hudson in 1609 under the auspices of the dutch, by samuel argall in 1610, by cornelius may in 16, and by cornelius hendricksen in 1614. This is, of course, a very prominent date in delaware history, and in the history of the united states. The history book festival would not have been possible without the financial support of our funding partners and donors at every level. Former funland employee writes new book all about iconic rehoboth beach amusement park. The book was conceived last year as a prize to be handed out to those who completed the delaware history trail. A guide to research at the delaware historical society. It is bordered by maryland w, s, and there is a short border with pennsylvania n.
April, 2017 is another arcadia book, the williamson college of the trades, all about the great history of that delco institution. A 143page book tracks oldfashioned amusement park funland from its start in 1962. The commission publishes books under the delaware heritage press. Our books are on display in the lobby of the delaware public archives building and are available for purchase with cash, check, or credit card at. All delaware facts collected in illustrated volumes. The new delaware county history book volume 2 home. The new delaware county history book volume 2, muncie. The subject of this book is somewhat prosaic, but john munroe a professor of history at the university of delaware makes the most of it. The history of a family over many generations lies buried in different sources and places.
Shop delaware state university apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the hornets bookstore. Like a good detective, the genealogist must search for the pieces of a familys past in those many sources. List of books and articles about delaware history online research. Due to the lenient banking laws of delaware, over half of all publicly traded corporations in the united states are incorporated in delaware. Weslager puts into perspective the important events in united states history in which the delawares participated and he. Discover delaware historical newspaper archives from 17981923 in more than 2. It is the second smallest state in the united states. Family history library federal census nonpopulation schedule microfilms for delaware. This landmark history is sought for both its value to collectors and its historical and genealogical record. A history a history of the american colonies john a. Middletown, delaware, located about 24 miles south of wilmington, is an early crossroads town, one of the old delaware towns not on a navigable waterway. Passport for delaware history trail delaware tourism. Information on delawares economy, government, culture, state map and flag, major cities, points of interest, famous residents, state motto, symbols, nicknames.
Lesson plans delaware public archives state of delaware. History of the state of delaware by henry clay conrad author isbn. Delaware history all things delaware has 6,300 members. Copies of this book are available to purchase on amazon click on the image of the book to order your copy today. History books whether it happened last month or centuries ago, its history, and our stellar supply of history books can guide you through the entirety of human experience. It is made up of three counties established since 1638, before the time of william penn. History and government of delaware by john munroe udspace. The book is by andrew miller who teaches history at neumann college. Top collectible delaware books john and jane reids web sites. Originally designed as a printed guide to the collection, the project evolved into an electronic finding aid for the entire collection of the delaware public archives. You will need your passport in order to keep track of the codes you obtain from the site locations. Welcome to the delaware state fair centennial celebration.
Just in time for christmas 2016, ed stewart has published, slacker the story of grover bergdoll whose well to do family lived in delaware. Delaware historyall things delaware public group facebook. This 5th edition is updated through the end of 2005 all. As the official guardian of delawares state, county, and local government records, the delaware public archives stores millions of records that reveal the cultural, social. New castle county includes the largest population and smallest area of delawares three counties. Get to know your strange delaware history with these nine littleknown moments in time that you wont find in your history book. It may be a factual account of the history or geography of the state. The online guide to the collections at the delaware public archives was initiated in 1978 with funding from the national endowment for the humanities. Rehoboth beachs funland history detailed in new book. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented.
New book celebrates delaware history state of delaware news. Since libraries are determined to help you maintain privacy, it is our policy to allow records to disappear once items are returned, as long as there are no overdue finesfees. Everything written previously by historians such as ferris. Office, youll receive the landmarks and legacies book on delaware history. From the regal to the ridiculous, the obscure to the unavoidable, youll uncover information about. The delaware indians is the first comprehensive account of what happened to the main body of the delaware nation over the past three centuries. Delaware facts symbols, famous people, tourist attractions.
This is the official page for information on the new delaware county, indiana history book volume 2, due out in 2018. It is for this reason that delawares nickname of choice is the first state. Please fill out the short form below in order to obtain your official delaware history trail passport. Preface this report has been compiled as an industry service by the jockey club with the intent of shedding some statistical light on the thoroughbred industry in delaware and, in particular, trends that have evolved over the past two decades. This web site offers articles that originally appeared in collecting delaware books, a print newsletter discussing delaware books and paper ephemera, published from 1992 to 1999 by john p. Delaware is nicknamed the first state because it was the first state to ratify the united states constitution. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. A listing of online libraries with freely available history books, atlases, and documents dealing with delaware county ohio. History of desktop publishing is a personal and encyclopedic story of how the personal computer, unique applications, and many colorful people changed the creative and print communities. Some of the same books discussed here are viewed in a different light in the article fiction.
List of books and articles about delaware history online. Learn more about delaware history and culture with this arcadia publishing book series. Sign in to see your search history on different browsers and computers. It is sometimes called the first state because it was the first colony to accept the new constitution in 1787. Book orders delaware heritage commission state of delaware. Keep showing your new searches on this page and use them in search suggestions. Delaware county history books delaware county historical society. Fast order delivery welcome to delaware county pa history. As visitors travel along the delaware history trail, youll explore the proud heritage of. Munroes major books included federalist delaware, louis mclane, colonial delaware, and the university of delaware. The delaware indians were one of the most advanced tribes of the eastern united states. Delaware history the history of delaware state the us50. Their early inhabitants tended to identify more closely with the county than the colony or state.