A New Lecture: Life in the Past Lane: Country Roads

Life in the Past Lane:  Country Roads is the title of a new program I do for the Delaware Humanities Forum.

With the arrival of modern, high speed highways, many of Delaware’s scenic routes and the small hamlets and villages clustered around those old corridors are overlooked.  This program explores the character, ambiance and history of some of these lesser-traveled roads.  These historic roadways are so much more than just a line on the map so come along for an enjoyable trip as we hear intriguing stories about waterfront towns, agricultural communities, and country hamlets and villages, where discovery awaits you.

Life In the Past Lane:  Country Roads
A new program from the Delaware Humanities Forum, Life In the Past Lane: Country Roads

A New Lecture: From Here to There: Crossing the Delaware in the Age of Ferries & Bridges

Crossing the Delaware in the age of ferries and bridges is the title of a new program I do for the Delaware Humanities Forum.

In early times, the crossing of the First State’s waterways, particularly the mighty Delaware River, presented a challenge. Getting from here to there often depended upon river conditions, and the pre-bridge solution was the ferry. This program looks at the story of getting from here to there, particularly emphasizing the Delaware River. Ferries were put out of business once the Delaware Memorial Bridge opened in 1951.

The program is available for the classroom or a public lecture.

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A new program available from the Delaware Humanities Forum, From Here to There: Crossing the Delaware in the age of Ferries and Bridges.