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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!
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
Flags of Our Forefathers: Finding Your Roots in the Revolution
- Wilmington Brew Works
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Monday, June 22
Sign Like Hancock: Cursive Writing
- Kent County Public Library
- June 22 – July 13
From the Vault: Revolutionary Singalong
- Delaware Historical Society
- Tuesday, June 23
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- Kent County Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, June 25
Oh Say, Can You See: The Origin of the Star-Spangled Banner
- Kent County Public Library
- Friday, June 26
Rumble in Rodney
- Rodney Square
- Presented by Cityfest, Inc.
- Friday, June 26
Milling in the Revolution: Millstones for Flour
- Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm
- Saturday, June 27
Independence or the Bayonet
- Bear Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, June 27
American Music Concert
- Appoquinimink Public Library
- Sunday, June 28
Board Game Night – Road to Liberty
- Kent County Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Monday, June 29
Mid-Del Saxophone Quartet
- Kent County Public Library
- Tuesday, June 30
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- Claymont Branch Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Wednesday, July 1
Foothill High School 250th Salute to Independence Performance Tour
- The Grand Opera House
- Wednesday, July 1
Brewing Change for USA 250: Tea, Boycotts, and the Power of Buying Local
- Read House & Gardens
- Friday, July 3
Independence in Action!
- Delaware Historical Society
- Friday, July 3
Founding Father Costume Contest
- John Bell House
- Saturday, July 4
Delaware Symphony Orchestra — July 4th Concert in Wilmington
- Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park
- Saturday, July 4