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Last Updated: Dec 21, 2020 10:11AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

The centuries gone by

Dec 21, 2020 10:11AM ● By Tricia Hoadley

Highlights of Greenville’s history include a Sunday school that begat four churches, a road that went from dirty to scenic and the benevolence of the DuPont Co. and the du Ponts

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A history of innovation

Jun 18, 2018 09:40AM ● By J. Chambless

Hagley Museum and Library is home to a collection about radio and TV pioneer David Sarnoff

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Standing in the midst of colonial history

Jun 16, 2018 10:18AM ● By J. Chambless

Walt Chiquoine has uncovered an overlooked chapter of the American Revolution

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Reminiscing about Mt. Pleasant School #34

Nov 26, 2017 10:05AM ● By J. Chambless

Barbara Miller remains dedicated to her hometown, in part because of the wonderful experiences that she had growing up in Hockessin

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In fine tune

Nov 26, 2017 09:52AM ● By J. Chambless

Irenee duPont, Jr., has kept the family’s 1923 Aeolian pipe organ in top condition

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Green Hill Presbyterian

Jun 22, 2017 01:18PM ● By J. Chambless

A small church with a large presence

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Greenville & Hockessin Life Winter 2016 edition

Dec 06, 2016 08:33AM ● By J. Chambless

Explore the Granogue estate, watch the night sky at the Mount Cuba Observatory, meet the owner of the Copperhead Saloon, find out what makes a great holiday window, and more!

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Beau Biden's forever run

Nov 29, 2016 10:45AM ● By Richard Gaw

Greenville & Hockessin Fitness and Adventure

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'Letting off Steam' at Marshall Steam Museum

Jul 20, 2016 01:28PM ● By J. Chambless

'The Stanley Legacy' opens with a special event on Aug. 2 in Yorklyn

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Greenville & Hockessin Life Summer/Fall 2016 edition

Jul 05, 2016 08:22AM ● By J. Chambless

Dew Point Brewery is set to open in Hockessin, find out why 'Cooking's Cool,' explore the history of the Ronald McDonald House, hike the region's trails, and more!

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