Elaine Brenchley, The First State Heritage Park at Dover, 302-739-9194
elaine.brenchley@state.de.usNecia Beck, Delaware State Parks, 302-739-9175, Necia.Beck@state.de.us
“Tales of Slavery and Freedom” is featured walking tour at First State Heritage Park
DOVER (June 15, 2011) – In the 18th and 19th centuries, free and enslaved men and women lived out their lives on The Green in Dover. National decisions regarding slavery were debated there, and a brave group of runaways known as the Dover Eight made a daring escape from the Dover jail.
On Saturday, June 25, First State Heritage Park historical interpreters offer the free “Tales of Slavery and Freedom” walking tour that presents Delaware’s complicated positions regarding freedom and slavery and its role as a border state during the Civil War. Tours begin at the John Bell House on The Green every half hour starting 10 a.m. The last tour departs at 2:30 p.m.
More information about First State Heritage Park programs and events is available at www.destateparks.com/heritagepark or by calling 302-739-9194
The First State Heritage Park at Dover is Delaware’s first urban “park without boundaries” linking historic and cultural sites in the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777. The park is a partnership of state agencies, under the leadership of Delaware State Parks, working in collaboration with city and county government, nonprofit organizations and the private sector.
Vol. 41, No. 231
