Wilmington University has asked me to teach a new course in Delaware History. It runs during the Fall Semester and I’m excited to be the professor for this recent addition to the University catalog.This is going to be an active learning course. As we examine the transformations that have taken place in First State, from the period…
Appointed to Serve Term on Cecil County Ethics Commission
I was pleased to be appointed to serve a four year term on the Cecil County Ethics Commission by the County Commissioners last week. The panel, acting under the authority of the county code and Maryland State Law, is charged with implementing and enforcing a code of ethics for county government. I’m looking forward to…
Marriage Discussed on National Public Radio Show
Two broadcast journalists from “Back Story with the American History Guys,” a public radio show, interviewed me a few weeks ago for a show titled “Committed: Marriage in America.” The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and the University of Virginia sponsor the shows, which bring “historical perspective to the events happening around us today. On…
Incorporating Oral Histories into Dynamic Public Programming Workshop
I was pleased to work with UMBC’s John Willard to present a workshop for participants in the Museum on Main Street program on May 17 As museums around the state get ready for a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit, John and I talked to participants about the stories of communities. Most have plenty of little-known, but intriguing stories from local tradition-bearers…