Featured Stories


Each month, this page will highlight story submissions created through the Tell a Story and Picture a Story activities. Visit this page often to experience creative stories inspired by the Delaware Art Museum's collections!

  • A Western Story by Bridget Malone

    A Western Story by Bridget MaloneOnce upon a time, there was a new sheriff that moved into the town of Old City. His name was Sheriff Dean. One day, Sheriff Dean realized that nobody talked to each other in his town. The lady and the gentleman, Cindy and George, always stuck to themselves and never spent much time outside of their home. Sheriff Dean wasn't ...

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  • Salem Wolf story by delon vanregenmorter

    A Wolf Had Not Been Seen at Salem for Thirty YearsSalem Wolfby Howard PyleIt was a cold winter evening in Salem and my casual stroll through the snow banks was usually a delightful time; however, today was anything but usual. The evening clouds were beginning to turn darker and I had only a few short minutes before darkness ended my pleasant travels. I was not far from the desolate town, ...

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  • Milking Time story by Sydney Loverde

    Milking Time Milking Timeby Winslow HomerAfter a long day of milking the cows, the little boy, named James, waits for the sunset. It's about 5:00, so James has to wait for a while. It's worth it, he thought, to see the beautiful scenery against the blood red sky. As he's watching, a woman walks along and stops right beside him. "Hello, young ...

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  • A Romance Story by Emily MchUgh

    A Romance Story by Emily MchUghOne gloomy day a man & a woman were walking through the park together. The man was kind, and was deeply in love with the woman. The woman held his hand and he felt as though he was on top of the world. He looked at the ballon he gave the woman and thought to himself, “I am like this ...

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