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1631 - Eleven years after the landing of the English pilgrims the first white settlement was made on Delaware soil.

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1638 - New Sweden was founded as a colony and is recognized as the first permanent colony on Delaware soil. .

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1777 - The United States flag was reportedly first flown in the Battle of Cooch's Bridge in Delaware on Sept. 3, 1777.

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1787 - Delaware ratified U. S. Constitution; became nation's first state

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1829 - Delaware Canal opened; state legislature established public education system

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1861 - January 3 – American Civil War: Delaware votes not to secede from the Union.

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January 17, 1893 - The mercury dipped to 17 degrees below zero at Millsboro, DE, to establish a state record.

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1895 - Delaware
Delaware, one of the Middle Atlantic states, in area the smallest state in the Union except Rhode Island, is bounded N. by Pennsylvania, E. by Delaware River and Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, and S. and W. by Maryland. Its length (from 38°28' to 39° 50' N. lat.) is 96 miles; its breadth ranges from 9 to 37 miles (75° to 75° 46' W. lon.). Area, 2050 square miles, more than one-half of which consists of cultivated farm-lands...

History-Delaware Bay was discovered by Hudson in 1609, and visited in 1610 by Lord De la Warr. Prominent events of local history have been the purchase of part of the country by the Dutch, 1629; the settlement of Lewes by the Dutch, 1630; the destruction of the colony by Indians, 1833; the purchase of the W. coast of the bay by the Swedes and Finns, and the founding (1638) of the colony of New Sweden, which extended as far up the river as Wicaco, now in Philadelphia; the construction of Fort Casimir, at New Castle, by the Dutch; its capture by the Swedes, 1654;... Read MORE...

1907 - (Delaware) State licensed first automobile; Emily Bissell introduced Christmas Seal

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1939 - DuPont opened nylon plant in Seaford; exhibited nylon stockings at World Fairs in San Francisco, New York

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1951 - First span of Delaware Bridge opened between Delaware and New Jersey

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2023 - Delaware has something for everyone. Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Delaware:
Visit Wilmington:

Explore the Brandywine Valley and its world-class museums, including the Brandywine River Museum of Art and the Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library.

Take a stroll along the Riverfront and enjoy dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Rehoboth Beach:

Relax on the pristine Rehoboth Beach, known for its beautiful boardwalk and vibrant atmosphere.
Shop at the Tanger Outlets for some retail therapy.

Explore the vibrant dining scene with a wide range of restaurants serving fresh seafood and other delights.

Historical Sites:

Visit New Castle, a historic colonial town with well-preserved 18th-century architecture.

Explore Fort Delaware State Park, a Civil War-era fort accessible by ferry from Delaware City.

Outdoor Adventures:

Go hiking, biking, or birdwatching at Cape Henlopen State Park, which offers scenic trails and beautiful beaches.

Enjoy water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding in Delaware's rivers and... Read MORE...