Delaware Celebrates America's 250th with Spring Events

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Delaware is hosting a series of events this spring to celebrate America's 250th birthday. The lineup includes programs highlighting Black women's role in the American Revolution, New Sweden Day festivities, a look at the lives of Delaware's founding fathers, and a glimpse into colonial life during the Revolutionary War. The celebrations will culminate in a black-tie gala at the historic Hotel du Pont in Wilmington.

Why it matters

As one of the original 13 colonies, Delaware has a rich history tied to the founding of the United States. These events allow residents and visitors to engage with the state's pivotal role in the American Revolution and commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary in a meaningful way.

The details

The spring lineup of America 250 events in Delaware includes: A program highlighting how Black women were inspired by the American Revolution to create social movements, presented by the Delaware Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society; New Sweden Day festivities featuring living history demonstrations, cannon blasts, and music at Fort Christina; a talk on the lives of Delaware's founding fathers by the Delaware Society of the Sons of the American Revolution; and an exploration of colonial life during the Revolutionary War by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.

• The Black women's history event takes place on March 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• The New Sweden Day celebration is on March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.
• The founding fathers talk is on April 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• The colonial life program is on April 4 from 1 to 2 p.m.
• The black-tie gala at the Hotel du Pont is on April 18 from 7 to 10 p.m.

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What’s next

The black-tie gala at the Hotel du Pont on April 18 will be the culmination of the spring America 250 events in Delaware.