Delaware's Civil War Divide | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

This Saturday at 1 PM, the Milford Public Library hosts a free, eye-opening talk: “Delaware Politics During the Civil War,” led by historian Michael McKain. Discover how Delaware, as a divided border state, balanced Union loyalty with state rights—and why slavery quietly vanished in the state. McKain, a seasoned educator and social science chair at Delaware Tech, uses firsthand sources like diaries and speeches to bring this pivotal era to life. Part of the ongoing American History Series, this event offers a deep dive into Delaware’s complex Civil War past—right in your own community. Listen…