Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Recorded from our February 2026 First Saturday Program at the Delaware Public Archives. You can see our upcoming events in the link below:
archives.delaware.gov/dpa-programs-and-events
Black family history research can pose unique challenges as you follow your family into the 19th century, prior to the passage of the 13th Amendment, and earlier. This presentation highlights resources available at the Delaware Public Archives for researching Black family history within Delaware, from the present day and throughout the history of the state. Discover techniques to uncover crucial details about formerly enslaved ancestors and Delaware’s rich history of free Black communities.
Presented by Leah Greer.
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Website - archives.delaware.gov
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Recorded from our February 2026 First Saturday Program at the Delaware Public Archives. You can see our upcoming events in the link below:
archives.delaware.gov/dpa-programs-and-events
Black family history research can pose unique challenges as you follow your family into the 19th century, prior to the passage of the 13th Amendment, and earlier. This presentation highlights resources available at the Delaware Public Archives for researching Black family history within Delaware, from the present day and throughout the history of the state. Discover techniques to uncover crucial details about formerly enslaved ancestors and Delaware’s rich history of free Black communities.
Presented by Leah Greer.
FOLLOW:
Website - archives.delaware.gov
Subscribe - youtube.com/channel/UC7_WXMeC-vpYdJmxBIJR7uQ
Instagram - instagram.com/DEPublicArchives
Facebook - facebook.com/DelawarePublicArchives
Twitter - twitter.com/DEPublicArchive
