Delaware to celebrate the day it became No. 1 next Wednesday
DOVER – The small state of Delaware has often found itself as a welcome target for jokes, such as the shirts that proclaim “Del-a-where?” on the front of them.
However, Delaware …
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Delaware to celebrate the day it became No. 1 next Wednesday
By Mike FinneyDOVER – The small state of Delaware has often found itself as a welcome target for jokes, such as the shirts that proclaim “Del-a-where?” on the front of them.
However, Delaware also has had some big moments in its history, and those are why the 70th annual “Delaware Day” will be observed on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
The General Assembly passed a Joint House Resolution establishing Dec. 7 as “Delaware Day” on Nov. 29, 1933.
The Senate and House of Representatives authorized and directed Gov. Douglass Buck to “issue a proclamation calling upon all citizens … to display state and national flags of December 7, of each year.”
The resolution also called for, “the people of the State of Delaware to observe the day in schools, churches and civic organizations with appropriate celebrations commemorating December 7 in honor of our state being the first state of the Union.”
It harkens back to that day in 1787 when Delaware became the first state to ratify the Federal Constitution, thus making it the first state in the new nation.
Having Delaware Day established was thanks to the efforts of Delaware educator and legislator E. Paul Burkholder along with the Rotary Club of Georgetown.
One of the ways that the 70th anniversary of Delaware Day will be marked this year will be with a Delaware Day adventure, which is running from Dec. 1-17, where the public can visit five historic sites throughout the state for free and submit a photo of their visit for a chance to win a prize.
Those who submit photos from all five sites, with at least one photo taken from inside, will be entered to win a grand prize, including a Delaware-themed prize pack.
Those submitting photos of at least two sites (either interior or exterior) will be entered to win other Delaware-themed prizes.
Photos must be taken between Dec. 1-17, 2022. All photos must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 17.
Photoshopped entries will be disqualified. Employees of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the Delaware Tourism Office, and their immediate families are not eligible.
By entering this contest participants must agree to permit the State of Delaware to post, share, and display your photo(s).
Winners will be notified by Dec. 23, 2022.
Locations along the Delaware Day Adventure include:
Address: 211 Delaware St., New Castle 19720
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., with tours at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Free admission. No reservations required.
Address: 25 The Green, Dover, 19901
Hours Of Operation:
Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Free admission. No reservations required
Address: 375 S. New St., Dover, 19904
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission. No reservations required.
Address: 340 Kitts Hummock Road, Dover, 19901
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday: Grounds open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday: Visitor center and grounds open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday: Mansion, visitor center, and grounds open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours of the mansion at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Free admission. No reservations required.
Address: 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, 19958
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Free admission. No reservations required.
