Photographs - Delaware Public Archives - State of Delaware
WEBRG 8005.046 Department of Public Instruction Motion Pictures. “Delaware in the Civil War: Splitting of the Diamond.”. A black-and-white film, approximately 15 minutes long, focusing on Delaware’s duality as a border state.
Delaware State Bird coloring page
WEBAug 13, 2015 · Click the Delaware State Bird coloring pages to view printable version or color it online (compatible with iPad and Android tablets). You might also be interested in coloring pages from Delaware category.
Delaware Blue Hen - Wikipedia
WEBThe Delaware Blue Hen or Blue Hen of Delaware is a blue strain of American gamecock. Under the name Blue Hen Chicken it is the official bird of the State of Delaware. It is the emblem or mascot of several institutions in the state, among them the sports teams of the University of Delaware.
Why is the Blue Hen Delaware state bird? - Birdful
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · The Blue Hen chicken was adopted as the official state bird of Delaware in 1939. The Blue Hen has a long and storied history connected to Delaware and is a source of state pride. Delaware is even nicknamed “The First State” and “The Blue Hen State” due to this official state symbol.
Delaware State Bird: Blue Hen Chicken - Fighting gamecock
WEBThe blue hen chicken has blue chest feathers and blue tail feathers. The feathers above its bare legs are white. The neck feathers are orange, yellow or brown, while the back feathers are primarily black.
Wings Over Delaware: A Closer Look at the Blue Hen Chicken
WEBDec 5, 2023 · The Blue Hen Chicken, with its striking blue-black plumage, holds a significant place in Delaware’s history, symbolizing resilience and courage deeply ingrained in the state’s identity. Originating during the Revolutionary War, this avian emblem has a rich and storied past.
Delaware State Bird – Delaware Blue Hen [History & ID] - Birdzilla
WEBOct 30, 2023 · Delaware Blue Hens are a fairly small type of chicken that is mostly blue-gray or dark steely blue and brown. Some also have a white chest and belly. Males and females have pretty similar plumage, but male Delaware Blue Hens are 25 to 30 inches long, while females are smaller.
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WEBJul 9, 2018 - Explore Artwork by Cathy's board "Delaware Blue Hen", followed by 105 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about delaware blue hens, rooster art, rooster painting.
The Blue Hen of Delaware | Backyard Revival: American Heritage …
WEBFighting cocks descended from an unusually colored “blue” game hen were kept by troops from Kent County, Delaware, during the American Revolution. The Delaware regiment and its birds were both renowned for bravery; the regiment became known as …
The Blue Hen: Delaware’s State Bird and Symbol of Bravery
WEBDespite its name, the Blue Hen is actually a type of chicken, and it was officially recognized as the state bird in 1939. Native to Southeast Asia, this spirited fowl represents the fighting spirit and bravery of Delaware and its people.