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March 19, 2021
The Great Explosion - March 19, 1818
March 19 marks the anniversary of the most catastrophic event that occurred during the operation of Hagley’s powder yard. Watch this video commemorating what came to be known as The Great Explosion of 1818 as we speak with author Ilona Holland and Hagley Historian Lucas Clawson. Holland’s book, The Great Explosion: A Powder Mill Chronicle
JANUARY 4, 2021
The Great Explosion by Ilona Holland
Fire, explosions, and flying debris test the courage of the du Pont children who race from their home to escape the dangers of the nearby family powder mill. Another explosion could happen any minute! Share the children’s adventure as they make their way to safety.
December 16, 2020
Interview by Hagley From Home: The Great Explosion by Ilona Holland
Fire, explosions, and flying debris test the courage of the du Pont children who race from their home to escape the dangers of the nearby family powder mill. Another explosion could happen any minute! Share the children’s adventure as they make their way to safety. Based on true events from 1818, this book combines fact with fiction to keep you turning the pages as you learn about the duPont children and life at Eleutherian Mills.
April 15, 2019
Celebrating Local Authors from Delmarva
Author Ilona Holland talks about her book, “The Lost Locket of Lewes” with illustrator Judy Love
December 11, 2020
Thank you, Dr. Holland!
Dr. Libby thanks Dr. Holland for her presentaion at Shields Elementary School.
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Sergeant Major Daniel Dailey Reads Buddy Bison's Yellowstone Adventure
United Through Reading and National Park Trust partnered together to bring families a special UTR recording of Buddy Bison’s Yellowstone Adventure by author Ilona E. Holland. Sergeant Major Daniel Dailey, 15th SMA of the U.S. Army, takes us on the adventure in this special video.
MARCH 31, 2016
Celebrating Local Authors from Delmarva
As we celebrate Delmarva, it’s not just about the stories we focus on, but the people behind them as well. That includes the many people who write stories – particularly, children’s books. Author Dr. Ilona Holland from Rehoboth Beach, Del. recently published her first children’s book, “Buddy Bison’s Yellowstone Adventure,” with the National Park Trust and National Geographic Kids.
