You might think that Delaware, being the second smallest state, might not have many things that bump it to the top spot on a list of U.S. states. But lo and behold, there are, and these 10 items below prove it.
10. The University of Delaware was the first American university to offer a study abroad program, dating back to an idea by a young professor in 1923.
5. Per capita, Delaware ranks number one for children instructed with 4-H youth development programs and curriculum--the largest positive youth development program in the U.S.
1. And yes, of course, Delaware ranks first in the nation for being, yep, you guessed it, first in the nation, dating to its ratification on December 7, 1787.
These 10 things are a list that we can be proud of. There were a few not-so-great number one rankings that Delaware was awarded, and we’re just going to leave it at that.
Katy is a life-long Delaware resident who grew up on a small grain farm and spent her summers enjoying time at the beach. A full time public relations professional by day and a content specialist with OIYS at night, Katy loves sharing her love of her home state with fellow Delawareans and others. Loves: local food, dachshunds, horseshoe crabs, hiking, farmers markets, bourbon.
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