Friends of the Delaware Archives

04/11/2026

Nice turnout at the Archives on this sunny Saturday morning. Listening to Chuck Fithian about John Dickinson.

03/25/2026

The Community Digitization began today at the Delaware Public Archives! What a great opportunity. Sign up if you haven't already done so. If you are a member of F**A (the Friends group) you will receive another email later today with some extra hours to have your Digitization done. Just one benefit of being a member of F**A! We love our Archives!

03/21/2026

Look for another Tavern Talk by the Delaware Public Archives this coming Monday!

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Delaware’s Founding Fathers? Or about what Delaware was doing during the lead-up to the Revolutionary War? Independence or the Bayonet covers the […]

03/16/2026

Happy Anniversary to our Delaware Public Archives! It's the best one in the country! In our opinion. 😍

DELAWARE SNAPSHOT 📸
It’s Our Birthday! 🎂
Today is the Delaware Public Archives’ birthday! On March 16, 1905, state lawmakers created our permanent public collection as the Division of Public Records. The idea had kicked around since 1817 but still, ours is among the oldest U.S. archives. From the Old State House basement, it moved in 1938 to the Hall of Records, seen here and part of the state-of-the-art archives opened in 2001. Led by State Archivist Maegan Peterman, it has 10+ million documents, 1.5+ million photos, the historical marker program, digital archives, a friends group in the Friends of the Delaware Archives, research help/teaching aids, outreach programs, tours and exhibits such as “Revolutionary Lives: 1776 to the Future.”
– Compiled by robin brown, Writer in Residence
Delaware Public Archives
Archives Photograph Collection
Photo: Undated, hand-tinted
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02/11/2026

What a fantastic evening at the Delaware Public Archives Game Night! Looking forward to their next event.

01/18/2026

The Delaware Public Archives will host Game Night at the Archives. This family-friendly event features Colonial-era themed games, including their new Road to Liberty board game, Blue Hens and Bugbears presented by the Delaware Historical Society, and traditional 18th-century games from First State Heritage Park. Registration isn't required, but it is helpful.
https://archives.delaware.gov/dpa-programs-and-events/dpa-game-night-registration/

01/10/2026

Another Tavern Talk at the Brandywine Brew Works Monday night!

Join the Delaware Public Archives and First State Heritage Park for our Colonial Tavern Nights! Staff from First State Heritage Park will be onsite in period costume with historical exhibitions […]

01/05/2026

Happy New Year! The Delaware Public Archives has a lot of great programs coming up soon - no matter where you live in Delaware. Their next one is at The Dogfish in Milton tomorrow evening. Hope to see you there!

Tavern Talks returns to the Milton Brewery on Tuesday, January 6 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. and this month we’re raising a glass to the firepower behind America’s fight for independence. Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution dives into the real tools of 18th-century warf...

12/18/2025

Congratulations to Maegan Peterman as the Director and State Archivist of the Delaware Public Archives!!

The Delaware Public Archives is thrilled to announce that Maegan Peterman has been appointed our new Director and State Archivist!

Maegan has dedicated more than 10 years to the Archives in multiple roles, including Microfilm and Processing Archivist, as well as overseeing the Record Services and Marketing teams. Her dedication has led her to become the youngest director we've ever had at the Archives and the first woman to hold this office.

Her passion for history and incredible work ethic are only surpassed by the generosity and kindness she gives to her staff.

The entire team is very excited to see where her leadership will take the Archives.

12/16/2025

This is very late notice, but today at Noon there is another Lunch and Learn program from the Delaware Public Archives. Look for more events soon too! Register here.

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11/01/2025

Guess who we ran into at the Delaware Heritage Festival today?