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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!
Independence or the Bayonet
- Woodlawn Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Tuesday, May 12
Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
- Woodlawn Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Monday, June 15
Dover Fourth of July: Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
- Legislative Mall, Dover
- Saturday, July 4
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- Brandywine Hundred Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Monday, July 20
Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
- Brandywine Hundred Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Monday, July 27
Delaware Art Museum | "Citizen Artist" Curator Talk
- Lewes Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Art Museum
- Thursday, May 14
Tavern Talk - Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
- Wilmington Brew Works
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Monday, May 18
WHYY Bridging Blocks | America's 250: What Does That Mean to You?
- Lewes Public Library
- Thursday, May 21
Building America: Blacksmithing
- Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm
- Saturday, May 23
Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
- Georgetown Public LIbrary
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Wednesday, June 3
Queering Delaware History
- Woodlawn Library
- Wednesday, June 3
Celebrating the 250th
- Newark Symphony Orchestra
- Sunday, June 7
Independence or the Bayonet
- Volunteer Brewing Company
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, June 11
Independence or the Bayonet
- Volunteer Brewing Company
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, June 11
Free Creative Art Saturday at The Art Studio – Peach Blossom Mixed Media
- New Castle County Art Studio
- Saturday, June 13
All American Family Picnic with First State Symphonic Band
- Loblolly Acres
- Sunday, June 14
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- Kent County Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, June 25
Independence or the Bayonet
- Bear Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, June 27
Milling in the Revolution: Millstones for Flour
- Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm
- Saturday, June 27
Board Game Night – Road to Liberty
- Kent County Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Monday, June 29