True Tales from the First State's Past - From the midnight ride of Caesar Rodney to the noble work performed at the Carson Center, Wilmington, Delaware, is often referred to as the Nylon Capital of the World, but few know a company in the town of Frederica was responsible for the design and creation of the space suits used for Apollo missions since Apollo 7. It Happened in Delaware goes behind the scenes to tell these stories and many more, in short episodes that reveal the intriguing people and events that have shaped the First State. Discover how the L. D. Caulk Company changed the face of dentistry with revolutionary developments in cavity fillings. Learn how the foreign study program got its start at the University of Delaware, with more than 260,000 students learning abroad by the end of the last decade. Relive how the Cape May-Lewes Ferry service began almost fifty years ago and is still in operation today. Hear about the World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association and the fun had every year on the first weekend of November.

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