Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities. Continue reading
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Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln – Multi-day, August 25 – December 18, 2026
Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory. Continue reading
Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States – Multi-day, August 25 – December 18, 2026
Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents to explore this complex history from the early 20th century to the present. Continue reading
Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections – Multi-day, August 25, 2026 – May 28, 2027
In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. Continue reading
What They Saved: Souvenirs and Mementos from Special Collections – Multi-day, 2024-2025
In What They Saved: Souvenirs and Mementos in Special Collections, visitors will explore keepsakes from the University of Delaware’s collections, learning about the people who held onto them and the reasons why. Continue reading