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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!
Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
- Brandywine Hundred Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Monday, July 27
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
Voices of Wilmington: A Community Reading Series - July Reading
- North Wilmington Branch Library
- Presented by Delaware Poets, Inc.
- Friday, July 31
One Nation Under God
- Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, August 1
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
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
The CoinSmith: Stacey Lee Webber
- Heidi Lowe Gallery
- Through September 20