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SUMMARY:Tavern Talk: Not Today\, PA
DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declar
 ation of Independence\, which marked the colonies’ break from British 
 rule. 2026 also marks the 250th anniversary of the State of Delaware d
 eclaring its independence from Pennsylvania. In this presentation\, we
  will examine the early days of the Lower Counties on the Delaware und
 er the proprietary governance of William Penn and his successors.\n\nW
 e will delve into the conditions that ultimately led them to seek sepa
 ration and form an independent state. We will look at some of the chal
 lenges faced by the nascent state as it recovered from the economic an
 d social tolls of the War of Independence. And finally\, how “Separati
 on Day” came to be celebrated in the City of New Castle as a commemora
 tion of the founding of the State of Delaware.\n\n \n\nPresenter: Leah
  Greer
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:In 2026\, we celebrate the 250th annivers
 ary of the Declaration of Independence\, which marked the colonies’ br
 eak from British rule. 2026 also marks the 250th anniversary of the St
 ate of Delaware declaring its independence from Pennsylvania. In this 
 presentation\, we will examine the early days of the Lower Counties on
  the Delaware under the proprietary governance of William Penn and his
  successors.<br />\n<br />\nWe will delve into the conditions that ult
 imately 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 r
 ecovered 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 Dela
 ware.<br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Presenter:</strong
 > Leah Greer<br />\n
URL:https://archives.delaware.gov/events/not-today-pa-6/?lang=en
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LOCATION:Volunteer Brewing Company\, 116 W Main St\, Middletown
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