In August of 1930, Ethel Benson was institutionalized into the Delaware Colony for the Feeble Minded and never returned home. She was about 20 years old, Black and illiterate. Her great sin, in the ...

In the 17th century, life along what would become the Delaware coast included European families working alongside enslaved Africans to farm the land and survive a rugged pioneer life. The recent ...

Delaware might be a small state, but that doesn't mean that it isn't worth a visit. This town, in particular, has quite a lot for visitors to explore.

In late September 2021, I received an email about a woman named Ethel Benson. Ethel, her granddaughter wrote to me, was a young Black woman who was sent to Delaware Colony for the Feeble Minded ...

According to the World Atlas, the quirkiest town in Delaware is Lewes. To start with, the pronunciation of Lewes – LOO-iss – ...

Delaware may be small, but during the summer it offers big opportunities to explore the state's rich heritage, traditions and historical milestones through its many museums. From the colonial roots of ...

This 61st Delaware Teacher of the Year receives a $5,000 grant for "the educational benefit" of students, per the state's education department, and pockets a personal grant of $3,000.

This 61st Delaware Teacher of the Year receives a $5,000 grant for "the educational benefit" of students, per the state's education department, and pockets a personal grant of $3,000.

Rewriting colonial history: DNA from Delaware graves tells unexpected story of pioneer life. Molly McVety. USA TODAY NETWORK. In the 17th century, ...

In the 17th century, life along what would become the Delaware coast included European families working alongside enslaved Africans to farm the land and survive a rugged pioneer life. The recent ...