We can schedule one of our staff
members
to visit with your organization
to give a talk on various aspects of Delaware history -
our talks are not just informative - they're fun!
We require a minimum of three weeks advance notice for
scheduling.
Each talk is thoroughly researched then written by individual speakers
- the availability of the talk you request depends on the availability of
that specific speaker. Please take a minute to look over the
topics listed below before you call to schedule.
Cost: $50.00 (plus travel fees*)
| *0-49 Miles round trip |
Free |
| *50-99 Miles round trip |
+$15 |
| *100-200 Miles round trip |
+$30 |
Some of the talks currently available are:
Before the Age of Acme-
A look at the changing ways in which
people ate and shopped for food in Wilmington, 1880s-1930s, from the
corner store to the supermarket.
Caesar Rodney
Emily Bissell and the Christmas Seal -
An
illustrated presentation on the life of Delaware’s Emily Bissell, who
introduced the Christmas seal in the US in 1907 and did so much more to
help others.
Introduction to the Religious History of Delaware
Judy Johnson
You've seen the statue outside the
Wilmington Blue Rocks stadium but who is the man named "Judy?" Hear how
the boy names William got his name, fame, and a place in baseball
history and how he became Delaware's invisible hero. His is the
story of a ball player who faced racism head-on with grace and dignity
and ended up earning great respect and triumph in the end.
Peaches to Profits-
How peaches became Delaware’s most
important crop in the 1800s, bring prosperity to Delaware farmers.
Pictorial History of Wilmington
Read House & Gardens
Seasonal Talk:
Bones and Stones (September-October; April-June)
Death, burial, and established funeral
customs were part of everyday life in the past. This unusual
aspect of social history comes with an illustrated talk and artifacts.
To schedule a talk, please call
Antoinette at (302)
295-2395 or email at
amilej@dehistory.org
