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250th Anniversary Events
On July 4th, 2026, America will celebrate 250 years of independence. This milestone anniversary is a chance to reflect on Delaware’s unique story, contributions, and plurality of histories.
Be part of this once-in-a-generation moment and join events and programs across the State!
Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
- Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, January 3, 2026
Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- New Castle Court House Museum
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, January 10, 2026
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- New Castle Court House Museum
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, January 10, 2026
Tavern Talk - In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- Wilmington Brew Works
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Monday, January 12, 2026
18th C Dance Party! Celebrate 2026!
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
Reflections: 25 Objects for 250 Years - Exhibition Opening Reception
- Biggs Museum of American Art
- Thursday, January 22, 2026
America's Tapestry Project
- Woodlawn Library
- January 28 – April 22, 2026
America's 250 Years: Poetic Responses
- Biggs Museum of American Art
- Thursday, January 29, 2026
St. Stephens celebrates 150 years
- Greater Harrington Historical Society
- Friday, January 30, 2026
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- Selbyville Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, February 19, 2026
The History of Legalized Racism in Delaware with Bebe Coker
- Woodlawn Library
- Sunday, February 22, 2026
Women Scorned: Petit Treason and Punishment in 18th Century Delaware
- Woodlawn Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Women Scorned: Petit Treason and Punishment in 18th Century Delaware
- New Castle Court House Museum
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Friday, March 13, 2026
Revolutionary: Members' Juried Theme Show
- Rehoboth Art League
- April 3 – May 3, 2026
I HEAR AMERICA SINGING! A 250th Birthday Celebration
- Trinity Episcopal Church
- Saturday, April 18, 2026
Independence or the Bayonet
- Woodlawn Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
- Woodlawn Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Monday, June 15, 2026
Dover Fourth of July: Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
- Legislative Mall, Dover
- Saturday, July 4, 2026
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- Brandywine Hundred Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Monday, July 20, 2026