As the region celebrates the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, I worked with the Cecil County Office of Tourism to design a living history walking tour that explored the Upper Chesapeake’s stories during that dangerous time. Working with a group of costumed performers, we strolled around an old colonial river town, Charlestown, exploring thrilling tales. The living…
Teaching New Delaware History Course at Wilmington University This Fall
Wilmington University has asked me to teach a new course in Delaware History. It runs during the Fall Semester and I’m excited to be the professor for this recent addition to the University catalog.This is going to be an active learning course. As we examine the transformations that have taken place in First State, from the period…
Appointed to Serve Term on Cecil County Ethics Commission
I was pleased to be appointed to serve a four year term on the Cecil County Ethics Commission by the County Commissioners last week. The panel, acting under the authority of the county code and Maryland State Law, is charged with implementing and enforcing a code of ethics for county government. I’m looking forward to…
Marriage Discussed on National Public Radio Show
Two broadcast journalists from “Back Story with the American History Guys,” a public radio show, interviewed me a few weeks ago for a show titled “Committed: Marriage in America.” The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and the University of Virginia sponsor the shows, which bring “historical perspective to the events happening around us today. On…