Archaeological research at the John Dickinson Plantation, Dover, Delaware, has led to the identification of a burial ground that likely holds the enslaved individuals and other African Americans who lived, worked, and died on land owned by the Dickinson family.
Read the recent post from the Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs department for more details.
Additional News and Posts
Piping Plover Population in Delaware
November 13, 2024
Beach-nesting piping plovers experienced a decrease in adult pair numbers but increased nesting success in Delaware during 2024
Delaware Issues Statewide Burn Ban
October 17, 2024
Exceptionally dry weather conditions have prompted a statewide burn ban for Delaware.
Big Stone Beach Designated Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary
September 13, 2024
Delaware’s community-led efforts to protect horseshoe crabs has expanded with the addition of Big Stone Beach to a network of local sanctuaries.
