Old State House
Built in 1791, the Old State House served as Delaware's capitol during the United States' critical early years as a nation. With additions and modifications, the building continued to serve…
An Uphill Battle: The Unfulfilled Promise of the Civil War 1865-1896
At the end of the Civil War, great change seemed promised with the first federal civil rights acts and amendments. Why instead did the nation descend into segregation? In this program, Gavin Malone, Old State House lead historic-site interpreter, explores the constitutional amendments, the first federal civil rights acts, Delaware’s political climate and reactions to federal legislation ending with the Plessy decision.
- Location: The Old State House
- Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- Address:
- 25 the Green
- Dover, Delaware
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