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NEW CASTLE, Delaware in the 1840s: 1 through 2 of 2

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  1. Iron is used for Railroads
    date January 11, 1844map NEW CASTLE, Delawaretags African-Americans, Agriculture, Arts/Leisure, Migration/Transportation, Slavery, Urban-Life/Boosterism

    Ever since John Smith arrived on American soil, boats have been a major medium for transportation. Water and boats were the only adequate forms of transportation and ultimately trade. As a cycle of reinforcement, water transport promoted trade and trade promoted water transport. Soon, with the implementation of newer materials, lighter resources and fresher ideas, boats become better and faster then...

  2. Making Their Own Way
    date February 28, 1849map NEW CASTLE, Delawaretags African-Americans, Arts/Leisure, Law, Race-Relations

    In 1849 a law was passed in the state of Delaware that threatened to sell free blacks into a year of servitude if they were "idle and poor" and remained unemployed. This law gave free blacks motivation to make a way for themselves. Free blacks living in the State of Delaware during the antebellum era faced a number of experiences as they tried to make their own way. These unique persons...