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Delaware Public Archives: Tales from the Vault

This presentation from the Delaware Public Archives tells four unique spooky stories directly from their vaults: the 1898 murder by mail of Mary Elizabeth Dunning and Ida Deane; the conviction and pardon of William Albert Fitzpatrick; the work of Sarah Green Moore, an African-American undertaker from Middletown; and the 1787 trial of Sarah Kirk for the murder of her husband. These stories are told using primary source documents in this unique and fascinating presentation.

Date:
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time
Location:
Community Room
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  History and Genealogy