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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!
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
American Spirit, Coastal Soul: A Delaware 250 Salute
- Cape Henlopen High School
- Through July 12
Conversation with Ellen Carol DuBois, author of Elizabeth Cady Stanton: A Revolutionary Life
- Lewes Public Library
- Tuesday, July 14
SummerScape 2026 | Delaware Shakespeare Presents "Embers of Freedom: Independence through the Eyes of Many"
- Lewes Public Library
- Wednesday, July 15
Independence or the Bayonet
- Delaware Historical Society
- Wednesday, July 15
Independence or the Bayonet
- Delaware Historical Society
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Wednesday, July 15
SummerScape 2026 | Jake's Americana Bluegrass Band
- Lewes Public Library
- Wednesday, July 22
Conversation with Bill Newcott, Author of Divided We Stand
- Lewes Public Library
- Thursday, July 23
Clifford Brown Jazz Festival 2026
- Rodney Square
- August 2–8
SummerScape 2026 | Singers+Songwriters Presents "America Sings Broadway"
- Lewes Public Library
- Wednesday, August 5
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- Dew Point Brewing Company
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, August 6
Building America: Blacksmithing
- Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm
- Saturday, August 8
Independence or the Bayonet
- Kirkwood Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Wednesday, September 9
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- Delaware Historical Society
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, September 12
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- Appoquinimink Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Friday, September 18
Feeding in the Revolution: Baking During the Revolution
- Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm
- Saturday, September 26
Building America: Sandcasting
- Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm
- Saturday, October 24
Processing in the Revolution: The Madison Factory and Merino Mania
- Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm
- Wednesday, November 4
Citizen Artist Guided Tours
- Delaware Art Museum
- Through July 18