About On July 4th, 2026, America will celebrate 250 years of independence. This milestone anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on Delaware’s unique story and its contributions over the course of the Nation’s history. This story begins millennia before 1776 and continues to the present day. Over a long history—from the earliest inhabitants of the […]
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Richard B. Carter, ChairHistorian, Author, Delaware legislative staff member, Chair, Delaware Heritage Commission, Former Chair, Delaware Historic Review Board Sussexdick.carter@delaware.gov Rosario Calvachi-MateykoAttorney, Author, Consultant, Deputy Chair Delaware Hispanic Commission Sussexcharitocw@aol.com E. Michael DiPaoloVice President for Southern Delaware, Delaware Community Foundation, form Executive Director, The Lewes Historical Society Sussexemdipaolo@gmail.com Janice A. DurhamDelaware legislative staff member, Representative […]
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Phone: 302-744-5018Email: heritagecommission@delaware.gov Committees Email 250th Anniversary Coordinator – Margaret Hughes coordinates the State’s efforts for the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial in 2026. Publications Committee – Recommends and reviews books to be published by the Delaware Heritage Commission. Commemorations Committee – Represents the Commission at planning sessions of State sponsored events. McKinstry Awards Committee – […]
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Books, special events, grants, outreach, Delaware Book Fair and Authors Day, oral history, and much more. Call the Delaware Heritage Commission, our contact information is here, or enjoy the information on the web site. The Delaware Heritage Commission is an agency within the Delaware Department of State. Founded in, 1972 the Commission celebrated 30 years […]
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