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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
America's Tapestry Project
- Woodlawn Library
- Through April 22
Revolutionary: Members' Juried Theme Show
- Rehoboth Art League
- Through May 3
Delaware's Jazz History
- Woodlawn Library
- Wednesday, April 22
Conversation with Stephen D. Solomon, author of Revolutionary Dissent
- Lewes Public Library
- Thursday, April 23
Flags of Our Forefathers: Finding Your Roots in the Revolution
- Volunteer Brewing Company
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, April 23
DCA Presents: American Voices
- Grace United Methodist Church
- Presented by Delaware ChoralArts
- Sunday, April 26
Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect | Film Screening and Q&A
- Cinema Art Theater
- Sunday, April 26
Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect | Film Screening and Q&A
- Cinema Art Theater
- Presented by Lewes Public Library
- Sunday, April 26
Conversation with Tracy Slater, Author of Together in Manzanar
- Lewes Public Library
- Wednesday, April 29
Dover Days Parade and Festival Museum Activities
- Biggs Museum of American Art
- May 1–2
Americans in History
- Rockwood Park & Museum
- May 1 – September 6
We the People… 5 Contemporary Artists + 1 Historic House
- Rockwood Park & Museum
- May 1 – September 6
Wilmington Handbell Ensemble presents "An American Tapestry"
- Ebenezer United Methodist Church
- Presented by Wilmington Handbell Ensemble
- Saturday, May 2
Dover During the Revolution
- Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, May 2
Fireside Chat with Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, Authors of A Founding Mother
- Lewes Public Library
- Sunday, May 3