Like Thieves in the Night: Crime and Punishment in Jazz-Age Wilmington
Join us as we delve into the crime and intrigue of old Wilmington, with true stories of career jewel thieves, bootleggers, gangsters, and other sordid plots of deception and murder drawn from the City of Wilmington Police Pedigree Files. These records, drawn from one of the most turbulent times in American history, also serve as important evidence of many of the challenges and hardships facing the American people at the time, including racial discrimination, unequal treatment, and inhumane punishments. Whether you are true crime enthusiast, a local history buff, or are writing your own noir novel, this program featuring this special collection from the Delaware Archives will not disappoint!
- Date:
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm Eastern Time
- Location:
- Meeting Room
- Library:
- Woodlawn Public Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- History and Genealogy