Rebecca Fay

[Delaware Historical Society @thisisdehistory]

We're going to take a deeper dive today into what we're fundraising for while we countdown to #DoMore24, starting at 6PM! Our first fundraising opportunity for today is National History Day in Delaware (NHD). What is NHD in DE, and why is it important?

[Rebecca Fay @rebalynfay]

To close out Hispanic Heritage Month we partnered with @RedClaySchools William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School to display student art work @thisisdehistory. Come check it out and support these fabulous budding artists. Now through October 31st.

[Delaware Historical Society @thisisdehistory]

We're thrilled by all the responses to our primary source packets! If you want to be in the know about our wide-array of resources for educators, you can sign up for our Educator Newsletter. https://t.co/n9OouJvPG7

Image: Shellpot School ca. 1900. DHS Digital Collections.

[Delaware Historical Society @thisisdehistory]

Calling all teachers! Today we're launching our newest primary source resource packet, "WWII In Delaware," available at https://t.co/GDOIJ4Oudr.

Follow the above link to view and download this packet containing an assortment of primary sources and activities.

[Delaware Historical Society @thisisdehistory]

It's nearly time to go back to school! We're excited to welcome students back into the museum. Visit our new display with school-related images from our archives, tell us what your fav subject was with a sticky note, and check out our "Wonder Window" for objects about the season.

[Delaware Historical Society @thisisdehistory]

We want to highlight the significant accomplishments of our friend John Thomas, 8th Grade history teacher at Brandywine Springs Elementary School and winner of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History State Teacher of the Year for Delaware. Amazing job! @RedClaySchools

[Delaware Historical Society @thisisdehistory]

Check out our newest Speaking of Delaware... video “Belton and Bulah VS. Gebhart: The Fight to End School Segregation in Delaware” premiering today!

https://t.co/GrwRQu9nLK

[Rodel @RodelDE]

Have you seen @thisisdehistory's primary source packets? Available for FREE to educators, students, and parents, these packets provide first-hand accounts into the life and thought of people who lived during a specific time or event in history.

View now: https://t.co/ypV3Faynqv

[Delaware Historical Society @thisisdehistory]

Our newest Speaking of Delaware... video is LIVE! Watch it here: https://t.co/SJh7iV5v4Y

What happens when you boil rosemary with white wine? During the 1600s, Dr. Tymen Stidham, DE’s first physician, concocted such recipes from a book of herbal medicine for various ailments.

[Delaware Historical Society @thisisdehistory]

I Am Me Inc. formed to offer safe social spaces with programs that uplift the LGBTQ community. A space where you can “Be You” and build positive social connections. The Board believes we can heal, support, and eliminate discrimination one person at a time through education #Pride

[Delaware Historical Society @thisisdehistory]

National History Day in Delaware was a success! We are so grateful for all the volunteers who donated their time and expertise to give students the opportunity to participate. Soon we’ll be sharing the names of this year’s winners, but for now, we wanted to share some highlights.

[Delaware Historical Society @thisisdehistory]

It's #EarthDay today!
To celebrate, we dug through our past National History Day in Delaware archive to bring back this fantastic project. Will you be at National History Day in Delaware next Saturday? We will - come say hello! https://t.co/LxzP2BoV0z

[Rebecca Fay @rebalynfay]

Support Support National History Day in Delaware! #DoMore24DE https://t.co/sc3Ksx3Rkq via @SpurImpact

[Delaware Historical Society @thisisdehistory]

If you love history & want to support the work of #Delaware students & teachers – we need you! We’re looking for volunteer judges for the National History Day Virtual State Contest. Judges must be comfortable using technology. For more info email [email protected]. #NetDE

[Rebecca Fay @rebalynfay]

@LearningwithKL Our family just came off isolation because my husband was exposed - two of his students tested positive within two days of each other. Same week 17 other teachers had to quarantine because they were exposed to COVID by students. It's nuts.

[Dr. Jill Biden @DrBiden]

For the first time ever, there will be a special live broadcast of the Inauguration made especially for students and families.

You can tune in live at 10am ET on #InaugurationDay. To learn more, go to https://t.co/CcOwVmBgd5.

I’ll see you there!

[National Council for History Education @historyed]

ICYMI: Tomorrow NCHE is live starting at 12p to support teachers and students during the inauguration. Join in by yourself or bring your class to have your questions answered in real time as we swear in our next President of the United States.
Register: https://t.co/2yUxoA89uE

[Rebecca Fay @rebalynfay]

Contextualizing the insurrection.
https://t.co/C36bL4wDuD