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Join the Delaware Public Archives and Delaware Historical Society for a Zoom presentation to explore the 250th anniversary of the State of Delaware declaring its independence from Pennsylvania.
This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the colonies’ break from British rule, and this year also marks the 250th anniversary of the State of Delaware declaring its independence from Pennsylvania. In this Zoom presentation, we will examine the early days of the Lower Counties on the Delaware under the proprietary governance of William Penn and his successors and delve into the conditions that ultimately led them to seek separation and form an independent state. We’ll explore some of the challenges faced by the nascent state as it recovered from the economic and social tolls of the War of Independence and discuss how “Separation Day” came to be celebrated in the City of New Castle as a commemoration of the founding of the State of Delaware.
Free. Registration required: https://dhs.givecloud.co/not-today-pa
Zoom link will be provided after registration.
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