A breakup with British crown & William Penn led to Delaware's birth

When a separation calls for celebration. Delaware wouldn't be Delaware if hadn't left a situationship on June 15, 1776, that was no longer working.

Let our Summer Guide serve as your bucket list for Delaware fun

Our 2026 Summer Guide offers fun for the Fourth, at the beaches and beyond. Look for weekly updates

Reenactment of Caesar Rodney's ride June 12-13 for US 250 celebration

Starting in Dover June 12, the ride of Delaware's deciding vote for independence from England, will include stops near St. Georges and in New Castle.
The News Journal

See Delaware's new specialty license plate design for 250th anniversary of Separation Day

Delawareans now have a new option for a specialty license plate. Gov. Matt Meyer unveiled the new plate Sept. 16 at the historic New Castle Court House as he signed the bill that created it. The license plate commemorates two upcoming milestones: the 250th ...
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Separation Day Festival takes over New Castle, see the highlights

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Separation Day in Historic New Castle celebrates Delaware's independence with a parade and family activities throughout the day, Jun. 13, 2026.