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Delaware Public Archives exhibit explores how railroads transformed the First State
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (188+ words) DOVER, Del. - Delawareans can now take a trip back through the state’s railroad history with a new exhibit at the Delaware Public Archives. Tracks, Towns, and Transformation: How the Railroad Changed Delaware opened Thursday, September 10, marking 194 years since the New…...
Slaughter Beach and Murderkill. Why does Delaware have creepy names?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (612+ words) Would you book a vacation so you could spend a week at Slaughter Beach? Or hope to buy a home near Murderkill River? One might find it strange that Delaware, celebrated for beach tourism, hasn't scared off visitors with its…...
Delaware history, week of Aug. 23, with prison escape, canal trail
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (550+ words) The Delaware history column features excerpts from The News Journal archives including The Morning News and The Evening Journal. See the archives at delawareonline.com. "Virtually 100 percent of the state has driven over it, but probably less than 1 percent has…...
I’ve Lived in the South for Decades and I Keep Returning to This Nostalgic North Carolina Town—With 40+ Nearby Wineries - AOL
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (811+ words) Sleep in a “museum” with an overnight stay in the former home of legendary actor Andy Griffith. Learn about the life and legacy of Mount Airy’s most famous twin brothers, Eng and Chang Bunker. Refuel at a number of fantastic…...
Wilmington-shot movie celebrates 40 years of being 'so bad it's good' - AOL
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (832+ words) On July 25, 1986, the first and only movie to be directed by famed horror novelist Stephen King was released into theaters nationwide. Now, 40 years after its release, "Maximum Overdrive" is back in Wilmington, where it was shot, for a series of…...
These are the most searched word definitions in Delaware, US
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (235+ words) Everyone is bound to come across a word they don't know the definition of. And it turns out a lot of Americans are getting stumped by the same words, turning to search engines to figure out what they mean. Unscramblerer....
Battleship North Carolina's popular 'hidden battleship' tours return in 2027
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (347+ words) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — History buffs and adventure seekers will once again have the opportunity to explore rarely seen areas aboard the Battleship North Carolina when the popular Hidden Battleship experience returns in 2027. The Battleship North Carolina Memorial announced Tuesday that…...
A closer look at these Wilmington buildings reveals storied past
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (78+ words) From department stores to a sushi bar, these well-known downtown Wilmington buildings have seen a few changes over the years. A closer look at these Wilmington buildings reveals storied past With history around every corner of downtown Wilmington, it's little…...
Wilmington releases report on Caesar Rodney's slavery legacy
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (313+ words) The city of Wilmington released a nearly 100-page report on Caesar Rodney's history of enslavement in Delaware. The report identified 26 men, women and children who Rodney enslaved during his lifetime on his plantation in Kent County. It also identifies more…...
8 Wilmington-area people and places with ties to the Revolutionary War
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (630+ words) Today many people across the country are celebrating 250 years of American Independence. While many are celebrating the big day with parades, cookouts and fireworks displays, it's also important to remember that many of our nation's forefathers fought difficult battles so…...