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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!
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 250 Concert
- Stango Park
- Presented by Rehoboth Concert Band
- Tuesday, June 2
Queering Delaware History
- Woodlawn Library
- Wednesday, June 3
Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
- Georgetown Public LIbrary
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Wednesday, June 3
Celebrate Pride at the John Bell House
- John Bell House
- Saturday, June 6
Not Today, PA
- Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, June 6
Celebrating the 250th
- Newark Symphony Orchestra
- Sunday, June 7
In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War
- Greenwood Public Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Tuesday, June 9
SummerScape 2026 | "From the Fields to the City: A Blues Journey"
- Lewes Public Library
- Wednesday, June 10
Independence or the Bayonet
- Volunteer Brewing Company
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, June 11
Independence or the Bayonet
- Volunteer Brewing Company
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, June 11
Free Creative Art Saturday at The Art Studio – Peach Blossom Mixed Media
- New Castle County Art Studio
- Saturday, June 13
All American Family Picnic with First State Symphonic Band
- Loblolly Acres
- Sunday, June 14
An Evening with Lisa See | Daughters of the Sun and Moon
- Cape Henlopen High School
- Monday, June 15
SummerScape 2026 | "Soul of Langston": An Evening with Langston Hughes
- Lewes Public Library
- Wednesday, June 17
Not Today, PA
- Delaware Historical Society
- Wednesday, June 17
CAMP Rehoboth Chorus - I Hear America Singing
- Epworth United Methodist Church, Rehoboth
- Presented by CAMP Rehoboth Chorus
- June 19–21