Delaware Humanities Forum: If the Place Could Talk: Researching the History of an Old House or Building

This is a new program that is available from the Delaware Humanities Forum

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Just as families have a past, old houses and the land they are built on have histories.  This practical lecture is designed to show you how to uncover that past and answer questions such as when was the structure built, who lived in it, how has it changed over time, and what are its stories.  The discussion centers on implementing an organized research process, what records are available, where to look for documents, and interpreting the findings.  The discussion concludes by presenting suggestions for creating a history of an old house.  If you know where to look, you may find the clues to the past.

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