Late 19th century America was, according to one write, a "drug fiend's paradise" with an amazing array of legally obtainable, ... READ MORE

Close examination of a photograph identifies the precise location from which it was shot. READ MORE

John S. Isaacs took a risk in growing chickens and buying a majority stake in a poultry processing plant. The risk paid off ... READ MORE

The blog has new look as of today; the rather wordy home page has been replaced with a much more visual presentation, ... READ MORE

A photograph on the deck of the sloop Edward J. Berwind, taken around 1906, was recently discovered in the MHS collection. READ MORE

A rare eulogy in print for a Milton resident, the Hon. David Hazzard. READ MORE

A Christmas wish to all READ MORE

A young woman from Ocean View DE finds an opportunity in a mistake made by her supplier - and starts a multi-billion dollar ... READ MORE

Were simple funerals that much cheaper back in the day? A look at S. J. Wilson and Son's itemized list of funeral expenses ... READ MORE