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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!
Citizen Photographer Exhibition
- Smyrna Opera House
- September 3 – October 2
Semiquincentennial – Delaware Poet’s Almanac
- Rockwood Park & Museum
- Saturday, September 5
Victorian Garden Party
- First State Heritage Park
- Saturday, September 5
Independence or the Bayonet
- Kirkwood Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Wednesday, September 9
A History of Coffee
- John Bell House
- Saturday, September 12
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
Pirates on the Delaware: Talk Like A Pirate Day!
- John Bell House
- Saturday, September 19
Feeding in the Revolution: Baking During the Revolution
- Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm
- Saturday, September 26
Victorian Paleontology
- John Bell House
- Saturday, October 3
Flags of Our Forefathers: Finding Your Roots in the Revolution
- Delaware Historical Society
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, October 10
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
Americans in History
- Rockwood Park & Museum
- Through September 6
We the People… 5 Contemporary Artists + 1 Historic House
- Rockwood Park & Museum
- Through September 6
Blue Star Museums Program
- Presented by Blue Star Museums
- Through September 7
Objects, Ideals & Delaware's Unfinished Revolution
- Delaware History Museum
- Presented by Delaware Historical Society
- Through December 31
The CoinSmith: Stacey Lee Webber
- Heidi Lowe Gallery
- Through September 20
"Citizen Photographer" Exhibit
- Lewes Public Library
- Through August 31
Danza on the Wall in The People's Gallery
- Delaware Art Museum
- Through September 6