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In support and celebration of Delaware 250 and the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the Delaware Public Archives proudly presents a collection of resources highlighting Delaware’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War and America’s path to independence, along with materials to foster continued learning about Delaware’s rich history.

Below are links to subject guides, digitized archival collections, lesson plans, eBooks, and other resources. Please stay tuned for event updates, blog posts, and more as we approach July 4th, 2026.


Available Resources


Blog Posts

  • A Pirate’s Life for Me!

    Discover Delaware’s maritime challenges during the American Revolution, where both British and American privateers clashed along its coast. Learn about the Letters of Marque that empowered privateers like Robert Burton and Matthew Aiken to defend or disrupt colonial waters.

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Events

In Common Cause: Delaware’s Homefront in the Revolutionary War

Friday, 10/4/2024, 6:30 pm at the Rail Haus – 92 N West St. Dover, DE 19904

Join us as we delve into the challenges and contributions of the men and women of Revolutionary Delaware…

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Tales from the Vaults

Saturday, 10/5/2024, 10:30 am at the Delaware Public Archives – 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. North Dover, DE 19901

We will present four unique spooky stories culled from the collections of the Delaware Public Archives…

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Tales from the Vaults

Tuesday, 10/29/2024, 2:00 pm at the South Coastal Library – 43 Kent Ave. Bethany Beach, DE 19930

We will present four unique spooky stories culled from the collections of the Delaware Public Archives…

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Contact Us

Please email archives@delaware.gov or call (302) 744-5000 with all inquiries regarding the Archives’ DE250 Resources.