ELKTON, Nov. 22, 2024 — This past Friday, I spent the day with a talented team at 1895 Films, a Los Angeles production company known for its Emmy and Peabody Award-winning video productions. They are working on a documentary about an early settler in Cecil County, MD, and I was excited to lend my expertise…
Collision on Route 40: New Delaware Humanities Talk
I am pleased to announce that Delaware Humanities has selected my new talk, “Collision on Route 40: Cold War Tensions & Civil Rights,” for inclusion in the 2024-25 Speakers Bureau and Visiting Scholars program. This presentation delves into the unexpected role that Route 40, stretching across Delaware and Maryland, played as a battleground for Cold…
Mason-Dixon Line Talk is Available Through Delaware Humanities
I am pleased to announce that Delaware Humanities has selected my new talk, “The Mason-Dixon Line: An Enduring Boundary in American History,” for inclusion in the 2024-25 Speakers Bureau and Visiting Scholars program. This lecture delves into the fascinating and complex history of the Mason-Dixon Line—an enduring boundary that is deeply etched into the American…
The Clerk of the Court’s Office: Unlocking History’s Treasures
Over the years, I have come to appreciate the immense value of the Clerk of the Court’s office as a repository of historical information. This sentiment was greatly reinforced during my recent visit to the Atlantic County Courthouse in May’s Landing, where I had the pleasure of meeting County Clerk Joseph J. Giralo. When I…