Since 2001, Michael Oates, the founder of 302 Stories, has researched and pursued several personal projects focused on telling stories of Delaware's people and places.

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Over the years, Mike and his team have met many wonderful people — Delawareans — who have generously shared their stories. They have opened their homes and businesses, shared their memories, family photographs and personal archives to bring to life some of Delaware's little-known history and culture.