“The Civil War: Five Delaware Soldiers’ Stories” at Delaware’s Heritage Park

 “The Civil War: Five Delaware Soldiers’ Stories” at Dover, Delaware’s First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries

(Dover, Delaware—December 13, 2010)— A new display exploring the wartime stories of five of the more than 13,000 Delawareans who fought in the American Civil War (1861-1865) is now on-view at the First StateHeritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries in Dover, Delaware.

Planned and created by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the display, entitled “The Civil War: Five Delaware Soldiers’ Stories,” utilizes the real-life experiences of William T. Day, a native of Broadkill Hundred; William Hunter, a native of Scotland who lived in Murderkill Hundred; David W. Maull who lived in Georgetown; Samuel A. McAllister, a native of Philadelphia who served in the First Delaware Volunteer Infantry Regiment; and William Oliver, a Sussex County native who served in the United States Colored Troops. These stories help personalize and bring closer to home the fiery trials and tribulations of a war that pitted state against state and brother against brother.

In addition to the soldiers' stories, the display showcases a number of Civil War-related items from the state's collections including photographs, documents, medical equipment, weapons and accouterments, head gear, and personal objects. The display is presented in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War. A closing date has not been determined.

The First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries is located in the Delaware Public Archives building at 121 Duke of York St. in Dover, Delaware 19901. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. For additional information, call 302-744-5055. 

Entrance to the display, “The Civil War: Five Delaware Soldiers’ Stories.”

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“The Civil War: Five Delaware Soldiers’ Stories.” Display explores the experiences of five of the more than 13,000 Delawareans who fought in the American Civil War. First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, Delaware Public Archives building, 121 Duke of York St., Dover, DE 19901. Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun., 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5055.

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