Great question! Hundreds come from the English tradition of dividing land, and #Delaware is the only state that still maintains them! It’s debated as to what it meant though… some say every 100 families or farms, or every 100 men for a militia. #FirstStatepride #AskAnArchivist

#MARACat50 is finally here! See you in College Park this week for our golden anniversary celebration! marac.info/fall-2022-conf…

I joined leaders from the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware and the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sign a proclamation for Native American Heritage Month.

THEN AND NOW ⌚️ East Camden-Wyoming Avenue, Camden Take a trip through time with this vintage photo from our vaults and a new one taken recently from approximately the same location. Photos: Detail; 1907, 2024 #ThenAndNow #DelawarePublicArchives #VisitDEArchives

The Delaware Public Archives will be closed Friday, April 18th, in observance of Good Friday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, April 21st.

Tomorrow, April 18, and Saturday, April 19, we’re participating in "Two Lights for Tomorrow," a nationwide initiative launching the celebration of America's 250th birthday—on the anniversary of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride. Learn more at delaware250.org/delaware-250-e…

Collection Highlight 📚️ The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce Photograph Collection The collection includes early 20th century photographs of Port Mahon and local families. It also includes portraits taken in unknown Delaware locations and more. archives.delaware.gov/central-delawa…

BOOK OF THE MONTH 📖 Delaware Public Archives in partnership with the Delaware Heritage Commission presents our “Book of the Month” – Liberty and Independence The Delaware State During The American Revolution by Harold B. Hancock. You can read it here: archivesfiles.delaware.gov/ebooks/Liberty…

Today at 2:00 pm we will be unveiling two new Historical Markers. The free event will be held at the Delaware Public Archives be followed by light refreshments. You can learn more about the event here: facebook.com/events/1394504…

THEN AND NOW ⌚️ Smyrna Opera House, Smyrna Take a trip through time with this vintage photo from our vaults and a new one taken recently from approximately the same location. Photos: Detail; 1911, 2025 #ThenAndNow #DelawarePublicArchives #VisitDEArchives

Today’s the day! May’s #FirstSaturdayProgram, ‘Uncovering Cemeteries’ will be presented by Dr. Ed Otter at DPA this morning at 10:30. archives.delaware.gov/events/uncover… Come join us!

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from us at the Delaware Department of State! 🌸