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Queering Delaware History

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200 White Chapel Drive
Newark, DE 19713 United States
Newark Senior Center
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (EST)
November 4, 2025 from 7:00 - 9:00pm
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This talk will explore the first state's earliest queer history, from the late 1890s to the 1980s. Queer Historian Carolanne Deal (she/they) will share their research into queer civil rights, pioneering lesbian activists, a Newark gay bar, and more.

Speaker Bio: Carolanne Deal (she/they) is a museum professional and Delaware queer historian. They are the creator of @DelawareQueerHistory on Instagram and were the lead researcher on the LGBTQ+ History of Delaware Research & Digital Engagement Project.


Additional Information
Event Contact:
Kaitlyn Tanis
Contact Organization:
Newark Historical Society
Email:
kltanis@udel.edu
Contact Description:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queering-delaware-history-tickets-1816427235759?aff=oddtdtcreator
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