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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!
Revolutionary: Members' Juried Theme Show
- Rehoboth Art League
- Through May 3
I HEAR AMERICA SINGING! A 250th Birthday Celebration
- Trinity Episcopal Church
- Saturday, April 18
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
Blue Hens & Bugbears
- Zwaanendael Museum
- Presented by Delaware Historical Society
- Friday, April 10
“A System concise, easy and efficient”: John Dickinson and the Defense of the Delaware State, 1782
- Delaware Public Archives
- Saturday, April 11
Citizen Artist Guided Tours
- Delaware Art Museum
- April 11 – July 18
Citizen Artist
- Delaware Art Museum
- April 11 – July 19
Fireside Chat with Rhae Lynn Barnes | Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment
- Lewes Public Library
- Sunday, April 12
Delaware County Symphony Presents: America 250 Chamber Concert for All Ages
- Neumann University, Meagher Theatre
- Presented by Delaware County Symphony
- Sunday, April 12
I Hear America Singing! A 250th Birthday Celebration
- Trinity Episcopal Church
- Presented by CoroAllegro
- Saturday, April 18
America's Tapestry Project: Delaware Panel on View
- Biggs Museum of American Art
- Saturday, April 18
The Serafins
- Old Swedes Historic Site
- Presented by The Arts at Trinity
- Sunday, April 19
Delaware's Jazz History
- Woodlawn Library
- Wednesday, April 22
Flags of Our Forefathers: Finding Your Roots in the Revolution
- Volunteer Brewing Company
- Presented by Delaware Public Archives
- Thursday, April 23
Conversation with Stephen D. Solomon, author of Revolutionary Dissent
- Lewes Public Library
- Thursday, April 23