A Brief Introduction to the du Pont Family and the DuPont Company, Part II

The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series at the Milford Public Library “A Brief Introduction to the du Pont Family and the DuPont Company, Part II” at 1 p.m. April 20. 

Historian Lucas R. Clawson returns with the second part of the du Pont family introduction. In the first presentation, the discussion focused on why the du Pont family came to America and how they built a world-wide explosives business. In this second part, the presenter will take the family and company into the 20th century.

The program will address how DuPont went from explosives to a variety of products as well as how it responded to many challenges, including two world wars, Congressional investigations, World’s Fairs, and consumer demand. 

Lucas R. Clawson is a historian at Hagley Museum and Library. He works with the historical records of the DuPont Company, the du Pont family, and businesses in the Delaware Valley, using them to create public programming, lead discussions with Hagley’s staff, and for scholarly research on topics such as the DuPont Company in the American Civil War and the U.S. Navy during the 19th century. Mr. Clawson is a graduate of Appalachian State University and the University of Delaware. He has been with Hagley since 2007.

Sponsored by the Milford Museum, these monthly programs focus on a variety of topics concerning local, state, and national history.  

The Milford Public Library is at 11 S.E. Front St. 

For more information, contact the Museum at 302-424-1080 or tom@milforddemuseum.org. These programs are offered through a grant from The Delaware Heritage Commission.