NEW CASTLE, Del. – On Wednesday, Aug. 24, U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael L. Connor and U.S. Senator Tom Carper will tour First State National Historical Park in Delaware. The visit is the second stop of Deputy Secretary Connor’s tour commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, focusing on connecting with and creating the next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates.
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this contentious beginning, the region developed a distinct character that tolerated diversity in religion and national origin and valued independence. On March 25, 2013, President Obama created First State National Monument using his authority under the Antiquities Act, and Congress later redesignated it as First State National Historical Park.
Throughout the week, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Deputy Secretary Connor are traveling across the nation to commemorate the National Park Service Centennial.
Who:
Michael L. Connor, U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior
Tom Carper, U.S. Senator, Delaware
What:
Tour of First State National Historical Park and media availability
When:
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016
11:00 a.m. EDT – Tour of Fort Christina National Historic Landmark & Old Swedes Church: opportunity for b-roll followed by a brief media availability
1:00 p.m. EDT – Tour of The Arsenal, New Castle Court House, Beaver Valley & pilot school construction site: opportunity for b-roll followed by a brief media availability
Where:
First State National Historical Park
211 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
Media:
Credentialed members of the media are encouraged to RSVP here.
Source: Department of Interior
