University of Delaware

Newark Academy becomes a college

by Dave Tabler

Above: University of Delaware, Old College / Special Collections, University of Delaware Library Francis Alison planted the seed for what is today the University of Delaware in 1765, when he established the Newark Academy in… Read More »Newark Academy becomes a college

from the “You Never Know” department

by Dave Tabler

Had a meeting with a bookstore owner the other day in New Castle, DE. Before the meeting I popped into a Walgreens to get some bottled water. Set a copy of my “Delaware Before the… Read More »from the “You Never Know” department