Delaware, one of the original 13 US states located on the Atlantic Ocean, has a state flag modeled after its seal, which features symbols representing the state’s contributions to the formation of the United States. The seal includes three important dates in Delaware history, and the flag recognizes each county’s importance. Adopted in 1913, the […]
The Delaware Tribe, also known as Lenape, originally lived in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Today, they are mainly found in Oklahoma. They spoke Algonquin languages and had a matriarchal clan system. They had complex relationships with Europeans and Americans, including supporting the colonists in the Revolutionary War. They were eventually forced onto reservations in […]
The Delaware Indians were a Native American tribe who lived in what is now New Jersey and spoke two Algonquian languages. They moved west and formed alliances with the French and British, but were eventually forced to give up their land and now reside in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ontario. The Delaware Indians were a Native […]
Delaware was the first state to ratify the US Constitution, leading to the formation of a strong national government. Its history dates back to the Dutch and Swedish settlements, and it played a significant role in the American Revolution. Delaware’s state flag features a buff diamond and colonial blue background, with the state motto “Liberty […]
The Delaware Canal is a 60-mile man-made waterway in Pennsylvania. Mule-drawn boats distributed coal and goods in the 1800s, and immigrant workers dug the canal by hand. The canal has 24 locks, and only one remains operational after restoration. The canal’s importance faded with railways, and it is now used for recreation and tourism. The […]
