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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
- Kirkwood Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Wednesday, November 4
Processing in the Revolution: The Madison Factory and Merino Mania
- Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm
- Wednesday, November 4
An American Tail
- The Everett Theatre
- Saturday, November 7
An Evening with Nathaniel Philbrick | The Rush
- Cape Henlopen High School
- Tuesday, November 10
The Delaware Poets Almanac: Celebration & Recital
- The Schwartz Center for the Arts
- Presented by Delaware Poets, Inc.
- Thursday, November 12
Tavern Talk: Not Today, PA
- Volunteer Brewing Company
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, November 12
Processing in the Revolution: The Madison Factory and Merino Mania
- Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm
- Saturday, November 14
The Patchwork Mass
- Grace United Methodist Church
- Presented by Delaware ChoralArts
- Sunday, November 22
Revolutionary Spirits
- Delaware History Museum
- Saturday, December 5
Objects, Ideals & Delaware's Unfinished Revolution
- Delaware History Museum
- Presented by Delaware Historical Society
- Through December 31
Our Sun Is Rising — Our Sun is Setting
- The Delaware Contemporary
- Through January 3, 2027
We Were Always Here
- The Delaware Contemporary
- Through February 28, 2027