The Delaware Public Archives, a special collections institution that provides outstanding leadership in creating digital products to support the study of First State heritage, has just launched another valuable resource. It is the George Luther Caley Postcard Collection, a group of almost 7,000 twentieth century images of the State and Delmarva. George, a Smyrna resident,…
Adkins Arboretum Presents Quality Audio Tour About Nature’s Role In Underground Railroad
RIDGLEY, MD — June 1, 2013 — As evening descended on Caroline County on this hot Saturday in late spring, an inquisitive group of about 25 people gathered at the Adkins Arboretum to celebrate the opening of a “Journey Begins: nature’s role in the flight of freedom.” The nonprofit, with generous support from the Maryland…
On the Mason Dixon Line in Western MD & Central PA
While spending some time in Gettysburg over the Memorial Day Weekend, we checked out a few out-of-the-way spots along the Mason Dixon Line, searching for unique view related to the history of this old boundary. I’m always searching for images to enhance my public and classroom lectures on the Mason Dixon Line. Here are a…
Website for Real Time Marine Traffic on Delaware & Chesapeake Bays, and C & D Canal
While talking about the history of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal during the Civil War at a meeting of the Fort Delaware Society last week, we discussed the website, www.marinetraffic.com. This open source initiative provides free, real-time information about ship movements so visitors are able to view marine traffic on the Delaware and Chesapeake bays…