Celebrating Delaware Day

There is so much of this country I have yet to see. I truly wish I had more time to explore every back road and small town. All most of us can do is dream a little and research a lot.

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Celebrating Delaware Day

Delaware is an interesting state rich in history, yet because of its size, it is often overlooked. Stretching 96 miles long and only 39 miles wide at its widest point, Delaware has the fewest number of counties than any state with just three. And despite its relationship to Washington DC, Delaware has only three electorial votes. Small indeed.

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Welcome to Delaware

Today is National Delaware Day. We’ve talked about the great state of Delaware before – a state of firsts. The first to build a log cabin, the first to fly the Stars and Stripes, and the first to declare independence. Delaware has much to be proud of, much to celebrate.

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All the Makings For Delaware Day

Today we honor and celebrate the state of Firsts – Delaware. First to declare independence and establish a state constitution. Delaware boasts the earliest Swedish settlers in 1638, and the first to build a log cabin. There is reason Delaware’s motto is “The First State.”

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Double Dog for Delaware

On the National Day Front, today is French Fry Day, Beans and Franks Day and National Delaware Day. Delaware is recognized as the first State in the Union, as it was the first colony to declare independence from British rule and the first to adopt a territorial state constitution.

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