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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!
Bethany Beach Fire Company Annual Artisan Festival
- Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company
- Saturday, October 10
Kent Chamber Choir present "An American Tapestry"
- Presbyterian Church of Dover
- Presented by Kent Chamber Choir
- Saturday, October 10
Flags of Our Forefathers: Finding Your Roots in the Revolution
- Delaware Historical Society
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, October 10
Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
- Bowers Beach Maritime Museum
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Sunday, October 11
Independence or the Bayonet
- Arden Gild Hall
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Tuesday, October 20
Tavern Talks: Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
- Volunteer Brewing Company
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, October 22
Building America: Sandcasting
- Greenbank Mills and Phillips Farm
- Saturday, October 24
Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
- Kirkwood Library
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Wednesday, November 4
Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution
- Kent County Public 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
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