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Delmarva Spanish Flu Archive
The Spanish Flu on Delmarva Continue reading
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Wilmington was once the place for quick marriages
Eloping couples once came to Wilmington for a licenses and a quick ceremony, but just before World War I, Delaware passed more restrictive laws. A city newspaper, proclaiming that Wilmington was no longer a “mecca” for marriages, remarked that “Wilmington’s Days as a Gretna Green has gone glimmering.” Continue reading
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11,000 Likes on Delmarva History
Thank You for Following Delmarva History on Facebook, as we Pass a New Milestone 9,000 Likes. We want to say thanks to everyone for stopping by to spend a little time on the Delmarva History space on Facebook as we … Continue reading
Family Genealogists Help Document Story of Brakeman Edwin Roach Killed in Railroad Explosion
I have been investigating a deadly Delaware tragedy, an explosion that occurred over one hundred years ago in Greenwood. In the midst of a blinding snowstorm two trains collided in the center of the town of 367 people, and one … Continue reading
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A Day of Horror in Greenwood as Train With Deadly Cargo Explodes
In the little town of Greenwood a day and night of horror arrived abruptly while a blinding snowstorm pummeled Delaware on Dec. 2, 1903. In those treacherous conditions, the brakes of a shifting engine failed, causing it to slide out on the … Continue reading
Delaware Treated to a Spectacle as Suffragists Tramp Across State
After a more than 60 years of struggle to give women the right to vote, things were coming to a head during the second decade of the 20th century. The suffragists had won battles in a number of states, … Continue reading
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New Program Showcasing Local History in Red Clay Valley a Big Hit
Historic Red Clay Valley, Inc. has tapped into a robust interest in local history in the scenic Red Clay valley with a popular winter speakers program. Spanning the first three months of 2015, the inaugural series packed the headquarters … Continue reading
Milford Museum Opens New Exhibit: Dry Spell: The Prohibition Experience in Delaware
The Milford Historical Society. The rise of the temperance movement during the early twentieth-century popularized the belief that alcohol was the major cause of most personal and social problems. Prohibition in the United States was designed to reduce drinking by … Continue reading
In the Composing Room at a Wilmington Newspaper, the Every Evening.
Since Delmarva’s old newspapers are priceless sources for local and family history research, I have always had an interest in the history of these publications. As a result, I was always on the lookout for photographs of the editors, newsrooms, print shops, and related images. Here are two … Continue reading
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Belvidere Fire Company’s First Engine
In 1949 residents of Belvidere, a suburban community outside Wilmington, started working to organize a fire company. After raising money, the newly organized group acquired a fire engine and the men were just about ready to start answering alarms by the May of … Continue reading
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Reflections on Delmarva's Past 