Memorial Day Parade and Soldiers and Sailors Monument
NCC-250: On May 30, 1868, Wilmington residents placed flowers at the graves of Civil War soldiers in response to Gen. John A. Logan’s General Order 11, which called for a national day of remembrance. Honoring the sacrifices of those who died in the Civil War and later wars, May 30 became an annual tradition that […]
Happy Memorial Day!
Are you headed to one of our incredible beaches this Memorial Day weekend? Then why not share your Delaware beach photos with us for our latest online exhibit. Not many people send postcards anymore. With today’s technology we send pictures from our phones. We’d love to see what was happening at the beach and around Delaware at the official […]
Happy Memorial Day!
This weekend we celebrate those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. Did you know that Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day? Did you know that it was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington […]
Happy Memorial Day!
This weekend we pause to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I would like to take a few minutes to tell you that we have lots of records relating to not only Delaware’s involvement in wars, but the individuals who served. We have records from the Revolutionary War up through […]
