Delaware Students Participate in Mock 2nd Continental Congress in Dover
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of Education | Department of State | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Students from across Delaware gathered at Legislative Hall on Friday, May 1, 2026, to participate in the Students’ Mock 2nd Continental Congress, an immersive educational program held as part of Delaware’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The day-long simulation placed middle and high school students in the roles of delegates from 1776, challenging them […]
DE250 Invites Public to “Celebrate Delaware” at Hotel Du Pont
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2026
Delaware 250 is bringing something special to Wilmington this spring, and it’s more than just a formal event. On April 18, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., Celebrate Delaware will unfold across two distinct spaces within the historic Hotel Du Pont, blending elements of Delaware’s history and future. The night will feature live entertainment from Odai […]
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 […]
