Delaware, a border state, had a complex and divided stance during the American Civil War, reflecting the tensions that existed between Northern and Southern states at the time. Although Delaware remained loyal to the Union, it had strong Southern sympathies, especially in Sussex County, and was deeply divided socially and politically…
Join us for our first Historic Lewes Night at the Museum Speaker Series event of the 2025! Alan Jensen, the Speaker Series Director, will be our opening speaker in January. Expect him to dive into this riveting and thought-provoking topic: Divided Delaware, Delaware During the Civil War.
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