Delaware County:
Where Pennsylvania Began

Join the Celebration uniting Delaware County
to promote our history, boost civic engagement, and
bring together special 250th anniversary festivities.

We are the local, nonpartisan initiative to engage all Delaware County residents in America's 250th anniversary by providing and supporting experiences, now through 2026, that ignite imaginations, elevate diverse stories, inspire service, and highlight the American founding and 250 years of American history through Delco’s unique lens.  

America’s 250th anniversary isn't just a party thrown for us, it's a party thrown by us!

'Forging Freedom'
Location: Delaware County Court House, Media, PA
sponsored by Delaware County Economic Development Corporation
Delco Volunteers
Join our county-wide call to service designed to inspire 
"We the People of Delco" to engage with local history, improve civic spaces, and be part of solutions to ensure we are DelcoStrong for 250 More Years!
Semiquin School Toolkit
The America250PADelco toolkit offers educators robust professional development and research resources. Teachers can see conferences like the PCSS annual forum, and utilize curated primary source collections and History curricula. Furthermore, the toolkit facilitates deep dives into local history through lectures, museum tours, and immersive reenactments. These offerings empower educators to deepen their historical content knowledge and develop impactful, evidence-based lessons for the upcoming school year.