In the 17th century, life along what would become the Delaware coast included European families working alongside enslaved Africans to farm the land and survive a rugged pioneer life.

Aside from the general knowledge historians have about this period in history, certain details about colonial Delaware life are still limited due to the scarcity of archaeological sites in the state.

Delaware might be a small state, but that doesn't mean that it isn't worth a visit. This town, in particular, has quite a lot for visitors to explore.

In the 17th century, life along what would become the Delaware coast included European families working alongside enslaved Africans to farm the land and survive a rugged pioneer life. The recent ...

Rewriting colonial history: DNA from Delaware graves tells unexpected story of pioneer life. Molly McVety. USA TODAY NETWORK. In the 17th century, ...