Diverse Histories Virtual Exhibit Launches, Expanding Delaware’s Story Beyond 1776
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
As Delaware prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, a new virtual exhibit is broadening the story of the First State—looking beyond a single moment in 1776 to the people and communities who shaped Delaware across centuries. Delaware 250 has officially launched the Delaware’s Diverse Histories virtual exhibit, an online experience that […]
Delaware 250 to Host “Celebrate Delaware” Black-Tie Celebration at Hotel Du Pont
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
As Delaware prepares to mark America’s 250th anniversary, Delaware 250 is inviting residents from across the First State to gather for an evening of reflection and celebration. On Saturday, April 18, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., Delaware 250 will host Celebrate Delaware, a black-tie event at the historic Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington. […]
Delaware 250 Awards Final Grants, Bringing Total Funding to $334,000 Statewide
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
As Delaware prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, Delaware 250 has completed its final grant cycle, awarding an additional $20,000 to support Semiquincentennial projects across the state. With this round of funding, the program has distributed a total of $334,000 to 47 organizations in all three counties. The grants […]
DE250 Releases Activity Book for 4th Graders
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of Education | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Delaware 250 and the Delaware Public Archives, with support from the Delaware Department of Education, are excited to share a brand-new DE250 Activity Book. Packed with stories, puzzles, games, and Delaware history, the booklet helps students explore the people, places, and events that shaped our state during the American Revolution. The Activity Book is available […]
Teachers Invited to Nominate Students for Delaware’s Mock 2nd Continental Congress
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 24, 2025
Delaware’s students will once again have the opportunity to step into the shoes of the nation’s founders during the Students’ Mock 2nd Continental Congress, offered this spring as part of the state’s continuing 250th anniversary commemorations of the Declaration of Independence. Nominations are now open for teachers to submit one student and one alternate to […]
