Calendar - Morris Libraryhttps://events.udel.edu/morris_library/calendarCalendar - Morris LibraryMon, 14 Sep 2026 17:58:02 -040060en-usLocalistSep 14, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621352273539.677967-75.75296Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-14T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 14, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445972760339.677967-75.75296Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-14T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 14, 2026: Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections at Morris LibraryFrom rare books and manuscripts to artworks and contemporary zines, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections is home to many unique items that enhance teaching, learning and research. Our expert staff work closely with these materials on a daily basis–acquiring new items, describing and preparing collections for use, and coordinating instruction sessions and research visits. While hundreds of visitors engage with Special Collections each year, the staff who care for these materials often form personal connections to the items they encounter along the way. What sparks their curiosity? What memories, emotions or reflections emerge while processing a collection or handling an object?

In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. From new acquisitions to old favorites, the items on view offer a window into the people behind Special Collections and the meaning they make from the collections in their care.

The exhibition is on view August 25, 2026 - May 28, 2027 in the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The Special Collections Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329452534950239.677967-75.75296Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-14T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/personal-lives-staff-selections-from-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 14, 2026: Where Do We Go From Here?: The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States at Morris LibraryDespite well-documented positive health benefits for adolescents, sex education in the United States has long been an intensely debated and often divisive topic. Over the past century, it has been shaped by legal challenges, shifting cultural norms, and ongoing disagreements in both educational and religious spaces about what, how, and whether it should be taught in schools.

Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States explores this complex history through a wide range of materials spanning from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents. These materials reveal how public understanding of sex education has evolved over time and how deeply it has been influenced by changing social attitudes, policy decisions, and cultural expectations.

By presenting these items side by side, the exhibition invites visitors to consider not only how sex education has changed, but also the persistent gaps that remain. It encourages reflection on questions of access, inclusion, identity, and ability, and asks us to think critically about what equitable and comprehensive sex education could look like in the future.

Where Do We Go From Here? will be on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329448512639439.677967-75.75296Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-14T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-the-history-and-future-of-sex-education-in-the-united-statesCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 15, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621352376039.677967-75.75296Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-15T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 15, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445973067639.677967-75.75296Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-15T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 15, 2026: Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections at Morris LibraryFrom rare books and manuscripts to artworks and contemporary zines, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections is home to many unique items that enhance teaching, learning and research. Our expert staff work closely with these materials on a daily basis–acquiring new items, describing and preparing collections for use, and coordinating instruction sessions and research visits. While hundreds of visitors engage with Special Collections each year, the staff who care for these materials often form personal connections to the items they encounter along the way. What sparks their curiosity? What memories, emotions or reflections emerge while processing a collection or handling an object?

In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. From new acquisitions to old favorites, the items on view offer a window into the people behind Special Collections and the meaning they make from the collections in their care.

The exhibition is on view August 25, 2026 - May 28, 2027 in the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The Special Collections Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329452535052739.677967-75.75296Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-15T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/personal-lives-staff-selections-from-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 15, 2026: Where Do We Go From Here?: The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States at Morris LibraryDespite well-documented positive health benefits for adolescents, sex education in the United States has long been an intensely debated and often divisive topic. Over the past century, it has been shaped by legal challenges, shifting cultural norms, and ongoing disagreements in both educational and religious spaces about what, how, and whether it should be taught in schools.

Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States explores this complex history through a wide range of materials spanning from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents. These materials reveal how public understanding of sex education has evolved over time and how deeply it has been influenced by changing social attitudes, policy decisions, and cultural expectations.

By presenting these items side by side, the exhibition invites visitors to consider not only how sex education has changed, but also the persistent gaps that remain. It encourages reflection on questions of access, inclusion, identity, and ability, and asks us to think critically about what equitable and comprehensive sex education could look like in the future.

Where Do We Go From Here? will be on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329448512741939.677967-75.75296Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-15T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-the-history-and-future-of-sex-education-in-the-united-statesCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 16, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621352478539.677967-75.75296Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-16T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 16, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445973989339.677967-75.75296Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-16T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 16, 2026: Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections at Morris LibraryFrom rare books and manuscripts to artworks and contemporary zines, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections is home to many unique items that enhance teaching, learning and research. Our expert staff work closely with these materials on a daily basis–acquiring new items, describing and preparing collections for use, and coordinating instruction sessions and research visits. While hundreds of visitors engage with Special Collections each year, the staff who care for these materials often form personal connections to the items they encounter along the way. What sparks their curiosity? What memories, emotions or reflections emerge while processing a collection or handling an object?

In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. From new acquisitions to old favorites, the items on view offer a window into the people behind Special Collections and the meaning they make from the collections in their care.

The exhibition is on view August 25, 2026 - May 28, 2027 in the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The Special Collections Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329452535155239.677967-75.75296Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-16T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/personal-lives-staff-selections-from-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 16, 2026: Where Do We Go From Here?: The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States at Morris LibraryDespite well-documented positive health benefits for adolescents, sex education in the United States has long been an intensely debated and often divisive topic. Over the past century, it has been shaped by legal challenges, shifting cultural norms, and ongoing disagreements in both educational and religious spaces about what, how, and whether it should be taught in schools.

Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States explores this complex history through a wide range of materials spanning from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents. These materials reveal how public understanding of sex education has evolved over time and how deeply it has been influenced by changing social attitudes, policy decisions, and cultural expectations.

By presenting these items side by side, the exhibition invites visitors to consider not only how sex education has changed, but also the persistent gaps that remain. It encourages reflection on questions of access, inclusion, identity, and ability, and asks us to think critically about what equitable and comprehensive sex education could look like in the future.

Where Do We Go From Here? will be on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329448512844439.677967-75.75296Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-16T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-the-history-and-future-of-sex-education-in-the-united-statesCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 17, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621352581039.677967-75.75296Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-17T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 17, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445974194239.677967-75.75296Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-17T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 17, 2026: Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections at Morris LibraryFrom rare books and manuscripts to artworks and contemporary zines, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections is home to many unique items that enhance teaching, learning and research. Our expert staff work closely with these materials on a daily basis–acquiring new items, describing and preparing collections for use, and coordinating instruction sessions and research visits. While hundreds of visitors engage with Special Collections each year, the staff who care for these materials often form personal connections to the items they encounter along the way. What sparks their curiosity? What memories, emotions or reflections emerge while processing a collection or handling an object?

In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. From new acquisitions to old favorites, the items on view offer a window into the people behind Special Collections and the meaning they make from the collections in their care.

The exhibition is on view August 25, 2026 - May 28, 2027 in the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The Special Collections Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329452535155339.677967-75.75296Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-17T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/personal-lives-staff-selections-from-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 17, 2026: Where Do We Go From Here?: The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States at Morris LibraryDespite well-documented positive health benefits for adolescents, sex education in the United States has long been an intensely debated and often divisive topic. Over the past century, it has been shaped by legal challenges, shifting cultural norms, and ongoing disagreements in both educational and religious spaces about what, how, and whether it should be taught in schools.

Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States explores this complex history through a wide range of materials spanning from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents. These materials reveal how public understanding of sex education has evolved over time and how deeply it has been influenced by changing social attitudes, policy decisions, and cultural expectations.

By presenting these items side by side, the exhibition invites visitors to consider not only how sex education has changed, but also the persistent gaps that remain. It encourages reflection on questions of access, inclusion, identity, and ability, and asks us to think critically about what equitable and comprehensive sex education could look like in the future.

Where Do We Go From Here? will be on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329448512946939.677967-75.75296Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-17T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-the-history-and-future-of-sex-education-in-the-united-statesCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 18, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621352683539.677967-75.75296Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-18T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 18, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445974501539.677967-75.75296Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-18T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 18, 2026: Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections at Morris LibraryFrom rare books and manuscripts to artworks and contemporary zines, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections is home to many unique items that enhance teaching, learning and research. Our expert staff work closely with these materials on a daily basis–acquiring new items, describing and preparing collections for use, and coordinating instruction sessions and research visits. While hundreds of visitors engage with Special Collections each year, the staff who care for these materials often form personal connections to the items they encounter along the way. What sparks their curiosity? What memories, emotions or reflections emerge while processing a collection or handling an object?

In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. From new acquisitions to old favorites, the items on view offer a window into the people behind Special Collections and the meaning they make from the collections in their care.

The exhibition is on view August 25, 2026 - May 28, 2027 in the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The Special Collections Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329452535257839.677967-75.75296Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-18T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/personal-lives-staff-selections-from-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 18, 2026: Where Do We Go From Here?: The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States at Morris LibraryDespite well-documented positive health benefits for adolescents, sex education in the United States has long been an intensely debated and often divisive topic. Over the past century, it has been shaped by legal challenges, shifting cultural norms, and ongoing disagreements in both educational and religious spaces about what, how, and whether it should be taught in schools.

Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States explores this complex history through a wide range of materials spanning from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents. These materials reveal how public understanding of sex education has evolved over time and how deeply it has been influenced by changing social attitudes, policy decisions, and cultural expectations.

By presenting these items side by side, the exhibition invites visitors to consider not only how sex education has changed, but also the persistent gaps that remain. It encourages reflection on questions of access, inclusion, identity, and ability, and asks us to think critically about what equitable and comprehensive sex education could look like in the future.

Where Do We Go From Here? will be on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329448513049439.677967-75.75296Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-18T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-the-history-and-future-of-sex-education-in-the-united-statesCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 19, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621352888439.677967-75.75296Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-19T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 20, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621352990939.677967-75.75296Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-20T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 21, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621353195839.677967-75.75296Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-21T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 21, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445975116039.677967-75.75296Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-21T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 21, 2026: Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections at Morris LibraryFrom rare books and manuscripts to artworks and contemporary zines, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections is home to many unique items that enhance teaching, learning and research. Our expert staff work closely with these materials on a daily basis–acquiring new items, describing and preparing collections for use, and coordinating instruction sessions and research visits. While hundreds of visitors engage with Special Collections each year, the staff who care for these materials often form personal connections to the items they encounter along the way. What sparks their curiosity? What memories, emotions or reflections emerge while processing a collection or handling an object?

In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. From new acquisitions to old favorites, the items on view offer a window into the people behind Special Collections and the meaning they make from the collections in their care.

The exhibition is on view August 25, 2026 - May 28, 2027 in the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The Special Collections Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329452535360339.677967-75.75296Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-21T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/personal-lives-staff-selections-from-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 21, 2026: Where Do We Go From Here?: The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States at Morris LibraryDespite well-documented positive health benefits for adolescents, sex education in the United States has long been an intensely debated and often divisive topic. Over the past century, it has been shaped by legal challenges, shifting cultural norms, and ongoing disagreements in both educational and religious spaces about what, how, and whether it should be taught in schools.

Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States explores this complex history through a wide range of materials spanning from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents. These materials reveal how public understanding of sex education has evolved over time and how deeply it has been influenced by changing social attitudes, policy decisions, and cultural expectations.

By presenting these items side by side, the exhibition invites visitors to consider not only how sex education has changed, but also the persistent gaps that remain. It encourages reflection on questions of access, inclusion, identity, and ability, and asks us to think critically about what equitable and comprehensive sex education could look like in the future.

Where Do We Go From Here? will be on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329448513151939.677967-75.75296Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-21T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-the-history-and-future-of-sex-education-in-the-united-statesCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 22, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621353298339.677967-75.75296Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-22T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 22, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445975525739.677967-75.75296Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-22T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 22, 2026: Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections at Morris LibraryFrom rare books and manuscripts to artworks and contemporary zines, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections is home to many unique items that enhance teaching, learning and research. Our expert staff work closely with these materials on a daily basis–acquiring new items, describing and preparing collections for use, and coordinating instruction sessions and research visits. While hundreds of visitors engage with Special Collections each year, the staff who care for these materials often form personal connections to the items they encounter along the way. What sparks their curiosity? What memories, emotions or reflections emerge while processing a collection or handling an object?

In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. From new acquisitions to old favorites, the items on view offer a window into the people behind Special Collections and the meaning they make from the collections in their care.

The exhibition is on view August 25, 2026 - May 28, 2027 in the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The Special Collections Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329452535462839.677967-75.75296Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-22T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/personal-lives-staff-selections-from-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 22, 2026: Where Do We Go From Here?: The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States at Morris LibraryDespite well-documented positive health benefits for adolescents, sex education in the United States has long been an intensely debated and often divisive topic. Over the past century, it has been shaped by legal challenges, shifting cultural norms, and ongoing disagreements in both educational and religious spaces about what, how, and whether it should be taught in schools.

Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States explores this complex history through a wide range of materials spanning from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents. These materials reveal how public understanding of sex education has evolved over time and how deeply it has been influenced by changing social attitudes, policy decisions, and cultural expectations.

By presenting these items side by side, the exhibition invites visitors to consider not only how sex education has changed, but also the persistent gaps that remain. It encourages reflection on questions of access, inclusion, identity, and ability, and asks us to think critically about what equitable and comprehensive sex education could look like in the future.

Where Do We Go From Here? will be on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329448513152039.677967-75.75296Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-22T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-the-history-and-future-of-sex-education-in-the-united-statesCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 23, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621353400939.677967-75.75296Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-23T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 23, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445975935439.677967-75.75296Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-23T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 23, 2026: Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections at Morris LibraryFrom rare books and manuscripts to artworks and contemporary zines, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections is home to many unique items that enhance teaching, learning and research. Our expert staff work closely with these materials on a daily basis–acquiring new items, describing and preparing collections for use, and coordinating instruction sessions and research visits. While hundreds of visitors engage with Special Collections each year, the staff who care for these materials often form personal connections to the items they encounter along the way. What sparks their curiosity? What memories, emotions or reflections emerge while processing a collection or handling an object?

In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. From new acquisitions to old favorites, the items on view offer a window into the people behind Special Collections and the meaning they make from the collections in their care.

The exhibition is on view August 25, 2026 - May 28, 2027 in the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The Special Collections Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329452535565339.677967-75.75296Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-23T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/personal-lives-staff-selections-from-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 23, 2026: Where Do We Go From Here?: The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States at Morris LibraryDespite well-documented positive health benefits for adolescents, sex education in the United States has long been an intensely debated and often divisive topic. Over the past century, it has been shaped by legal challenges, shifting cultural norms, and ongoing disagreements in both educational and religious spaces about what, how, and whether it should be taught in schools.

Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States explores this complex history through a wide range of materials spanning from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents. These materials reveal how public understanding of sex education has evolved over time and how deeply it has been influenced by changing social attitudes, policy decisions, and cultural expectations.

By presenting these items side by side, the exhibition invites visitors to consider not only how sex education has changed, but also the persistent gaps that remain. It encourages reflection on questions of access, inclusion, identity, and ability, and asks us to think critically about what equitable and comprehensive sex education could look like in the future.

Where Do We Go From Here? will be on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329448513254539.677967-75.75296Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-23T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-the-history-and-future-of-sex-education-in-the-united-statesCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 24, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621353503439.677967-75.75296Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-24T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 24, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445976140339.677967-75.75296Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-24T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 24, 2026: Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections at Morris LibraryFrom rare books and manuscripts to artworks and contemporary zines, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections is home to many unique items that enhance teaching, learning and research. Our expert staff work closely with these materials on a daily basis–acquiring new items, describing and preparing collections for use, and coordinating instruction sessions and research visits. While hundreds of visitors engage with Special Collections each year, the staff who care for these materials often form personal connections to the items they encounter along the way. What sparks their curiosity? What memories, emotions or reflections emerge while processing a collection or handling an object?

In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. From new acquisitions to old favorites, the items on view offer a window into the people behind Special Collections and the meaning they make from the collections in their care.

The exhibition is on view August 25, 2026 - May 28, 2027 in the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The Special Collections Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329452535565439.677967-75.75296Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-24T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/personal-lives-staff-selections-from-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 24, 2026: Where Do We Go From Here?: The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States at Morris LibraryDespite well-documented positive health benefits for adolescents, sex education in the United States has long been an intensely debated and often divisive topic. Over the past century, it has been shaped by legal challenges, shifting cultural norms, and ongoing disagreements in both educational and religious spaces about what, how, and whether it should be taught in schools.

Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States explores this complex history through a wide range of materials spanning from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents. These materials reveal how public understanding of sex education has evolved over time and how deeply it has been influenced by changing social attitudes, policy decisions, and cultural expectations.

By presenting these items side by side, the exhibition invites visitors to consider not only how sex education has changed, but also the persistent gaps that remain. It encourages reflection on questions of access, inclusion, identity, and ability, and asks us to think critically about what equitable and comprehensive sex education could look like in the future.

Where Do We Go From Here? will be on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329448513357039.677967-75.75296Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-24T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-the-history-and-future-of-sex-education-in-the-united-statesCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 25, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621353708339.677967-75.75296Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-25T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 25, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445976345239.677967-75.75296Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-25T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 25, 2026: Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections at Morris LibraryFrom rare books and manuscripts to artworks and contemporary zines, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections is home to many unique items that enhance teaching, learning and research. Our expert staff work closely with these materials on a daily basis–acquiring new items, describing and preparing collections for use, and coordinating instruction sessions and research visits. While hundreds of visitors engage with Special Collections each year, the staff who care for these materials often form personal connections to the items they encounter along the way. What sparks their curiosity? What memories, emotions or reflections emerge while processing a collection or handling an object?

In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. From new acquisitions to old favorites, the items on view offer a window into the people behind Special Collections and the meaning they make from the collections in their care.

The exhibition is on view August 25, 2026 - May 28, 2027 in the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The Special Collections Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329452535667939.677967-75.75296Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-25T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/personal-lives-staff-selections-from-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 25, 2026: Where Do We Go From Here?: The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States at Morris LibraryDespite well-documented positive health benefits for adolescents, sex education in the United States has long been an intensely debated and often divisive topic. Over the past century, it has been shaped by legal challenges, shifting cultural norms, and ongoing disagreements in both educational and religious spaces about what, how, and whether it should be taught in schools.

Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States explores this complex history through a wide range of materials spanning from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents. These materials reveal how public understanding of sex education has evolved over time and how deeply it has been influenced by changing social attitudes, policy decisions, and cultural expectations.

By presenting these items side by side, the exhibition invites visitors to consider not only how sex education has changed, but also the persistent gaps that remain. It encourages reflection on questions of access, inclusion, identity, and ability, and asks us to think critically about what equitable and comprehensive sex education could look like in the future.

Where Do We Go From Here? will be on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329448513459539.677967-75.75296Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-25T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-the-history-and-future-of-sex-education-in-the-united-statesCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 26, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621353810839.677967-75.75296Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-26T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 27, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621354015739.677967-75.75296Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-27T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 28, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621354118239.677967-75.75296Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-28T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 28, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445976754939.677967-75.75296Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-28T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 28, 2026: Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections at Morris LibraryFrom rare books and manuscripts to artworks and contemporary zines, the University of Delaware’s Special Collections is home to many unique items that enhance teaching, learning and research. Our expert staff work closely with these materials on a daily basis–acquiring new items, describing and preparing collections for use, and coordinating instruction sessions and research visits. While hundreds of visitors engage with Special Collections each year, the staff who care for these materials often form personal connections to the items they encounter along the way. What sparks their curiosity? What memories, emotions or reflections emerge while processing a collection or handling an object?

In Personal Lives: Staff Selections from Special Collections, visitors are invited to explore collection materials chosen by individual staff members that highlight a personal connection, interest or story. From new acquisitions to old favorites, the items on view offer a window into the people behind Special Collections and the meaning they make from the collections in their care.

The exhibition is on view August 25, 2026 - May 28, 2027 in the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The Special Collections Gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329452535770439.677967-75.75296Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-28T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/personal-lives-staff-selections-from-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 28, 2026: Where Do We Go From Here?: The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States at Morris LibraryDespite well-documented positive health benefits for adolescents, sex education in the United States has long been an intensely debated and often divisive topic. Over the past century, it has been shaped by legal challenges, shifting cultural norms, and ongoing disagreements in both educational and religious spaces about what, how, and whether it should be taught in schools.

Where Do We Go From Here? The History and Future of Sex Education in the United States explores this complex history through a wide range of materials spanning from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition brings together school curricula, legal documents addressing the implementation of sex education in public schools, as well as advice books aimed at both parents and adolescents. These materials reveal how public understanding of sex education has evolved over time and how deeply it has been influenced by changing social attitudes, policy decisions, and cultural expectations.

By presenting these items side by side, the exhibition invites visitors to consider not only how sex education has changed, but also the persistent gaps that remain. It encourages reflection on questions of access, inclusion, identity, and ability, and asks us to think critically about what equitable and comprehensive sex education could look like in the future.

Where Do We Go From Here? will be on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press. The exhibition is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329448513562039.677967-75.75296Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-28T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/where-do-we-go-from-here-the-history-and-future-of-sex-education-in-the-united-statesCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and EngagementSep 29, 2026: Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections at Morris LibraryLabor is woven into the history of Delaware—shaped by the people whose skill, dedication and advocacy built industries, strengthened communities and helped define the region.

In honor of Labor Day, this pop-up exhibition from the University of Delaware Library’s Special Collections explores the history of the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant and the Delaware workers who powered its success for decades.

Drawing from records preserved from the former plant, Chrysler employees and Delaware congressional collections, the exhibition highlights the role of the United Auto Workers local, the experiences of workers and the efforts of Delaware government officials who advocated for local jobs and economic opportunity.

Through photographs, documents and archival materials, Celebrating Labor and Local Workers with Special Collections offers a glimpse into the people, places and partnerships that shaped Delaware’s labor history and reminds us of the enduring impact of workers on our communities.

This exhibition is on view August 25 through November 6, 2026, in the Morris Library Information Room. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5374621354220739.677967-75.75296Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -04002026-09-29T08:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/celebrating-labor-and-local-workers-with-special-collectionsCommunityExhibitionsSep 29, 2026: Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln at Morris LibraryAmong American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is one of the most frequent subjects of monuments and acts of commemoration that celebrate his life and legacy. Far beyond Illinois, the famed “Land of Lincoln,” statues and memorials to the sixteenth president pepper the nation’s landscape. Long before Lincoln's birthday was a federal holiday, local groups and clubs held festive dinners every February to mark his birth and celebrate his contributions to the nation. From log cabins and law offices to taverns and courthouses, buildings associated with Lincoln have been branded with historical markers and turned into sites of heritage tourism.

Organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, Hallowed Grounds draws from the Lincoln Club of Delaware’s Abraham Lincoln Collection in Special Collections to explore how and why Lincoln is honored and remembered across generations. Through books, event programs, menus, maps and ephemera, visitors are invited to explore the many shrines and tributes to Lincoln across our land and reflect on the unique place he holds in American memory.

Hallowed Grounds is on view from August 25 through December 18, 2026, in the Lincoln Exhibition Case, which is located outside the Special Collections Gallery in Morris Library. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Library’s regular hours.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5329445976959839.677967-75.75296Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -04002026-09-29T10:00:00-04:00https://events.udel.edu/event/hallowed-grounds-monuments-and-memorials-to-abraham-lincolnCommunityExhibitionsCampus Culture and Engagement