During the War for Independence, the Delaware Regiment served in the Continental Army with great distinction.  From 1776 to 1783, the regiment participated in military campaigns extending from New York to the Carolinas.  Drawn from ongoing research, this presentation will offer an overview of the regiment’s service during the war.  The emphasis will be on a social history approach that examines who were the men that comprised the regiment, what were their various backgrounds, what was life in the regiment like, and what happened to them after they helped gain their country’s independence.  Presented by Charles Fithian, Archaeologist with the State of Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs Division.

The program is free to the public and no reservations are required.  The Delaware Public Archives is located at 121 Duke of York Street in Dover, Delaware.  For more information contact Tom Summers (302) 744-5047 or e-mail Thomas Summers.