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Programs on Independence Day, Alexander Hamilton and a murder mystery to be featured.

Halloween programs, 18th century trades and William Penn Day among the events to be presented.

Highlights of the month include programs on Edgar Allan Poe, Delaware’s Dutch heritage and a quilt documentation day.

Programs to explore the wreck of the DeBraak and War of 1812 hero Commodore Thomas Macdonough.

Native-American programming, Chautauqua shows and surviving the London Blitz among activities to be presented.

Highlights include programs on Independence Day, jazz history and quill-pen writing.

DeBraak tours, the 18th Annual Chautauqua and an evening of readings by Delaware poets and authors among the events to be presented.

Programs explore the sinking of the DeBraak, readings of the Declaration of Independence and different perspectives on the American Revolution.

Highlights include Prohibition in Delaware, patriotic music during World War I and culinary traditions of Sussex County.

Dover Days, A Day in Old New Castle and the Zwaanendael Maritime Festival among programs to be offered.

Cross-stitching, the wreck of the DeBraak, artist Francis Barraud and forgotten presidents to be explored.

Wreath making; Elizabeth Battell, proprietrix of the Golden Fleece Tavern; season’s eatings; and Delaware’s canning history to be explored.

Separation Day, Black Music Month Celebration and a historic preservation symposium among programs to be offered.

Programs help to tell the story of the First State’s contributions to the history and culture of the United States.

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, early jazz and the Avery’s Rest archaeological site.

Highlights include a program on William Penn’s role in the founding of Dover, activities celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a concert by CoroAllegro.