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Life in the Past Lane: \u00a0Country Roads<\/a> is the title of a new program I do for the Delaware Humanities Forum.<\/p>\n

With the arrival of modern, high speed highways, many of Delaware\u2019s scenic routes and the small hamlets and villages clustered around those old corridors are overlooked.\u00a0 This program explores the character, ambiance and history of some of these lesser-traveled roads.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

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