Independence in Action!

A day full of adventure, discovery, and revolutionary spirit. No matter your age, experience history during this family-friendly celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of Declaration of Independence.

Start the afternoon at Old Town Hall with Delaware Shakespeare performing “Embers of Freedom: Independence through the Eyes of Many,” an expansive, performative reading of the Declaration of Independence that weaves in writings from voices that were underrepresented in the original creation of the Declaration.

Following the performance, join us for family-friendly, hands-on activities throughout the Wilmington campus.

• Make paper and ink from scratch.
• Write like a Revolutionary.
• Escape Old Town Hall and sign the Declaration.
• Test your wits with Revolutionary Espionage.
• Uncover revolutionary-era documents from Delaware Historical Society collections.
• Learn preservation tips and receive assistance scanning family artifacts.

The event is free. Registration is required for the Delaware Shakespeare performance in Old Town Hall at 12 p.m. Register here.