DE250 Virtual Tavern Talk: Not Today, PA
OnlineAs we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which marked the colonies’ break from British rule this year, 2026 also marks the 250th anniversary of the State of Delaware declaring its independence from Pennsylvania.
In this presentation, we will examine the early days of the Lower Counties in Delaware under the proprietary governance of William Penn and his successors. We will delve into the conditions that ultimately led them to seek separation and form an independent state. We will look at some of the challenges faced by the nascent state as it recovered from the economic and social tolls of the War of Independence. And finally, how “Separation Day” came to be celebrated in the City of New Castle as a commemoration of the founding of the State of Delaware.
Presented by Delaware Public Archives.
Related LibGuide: Delaware Celebrates America at 250! by Delaware Libraries
- Date:
- Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern Time
- Library:
- Rehoboth Beach Public Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- History and Genealogy