The America250PADelco Committees were established in July 2020 and are composed of enthusiastic community members who live or work in Delaware County. These are the People, making this Party for The People happen and we are eternally grateful for their dedication and enthusiasm!

The work of the Committees is to organize collaborative events, projects, and partnerships to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026. Committees form as projects evolve on an as needed basis. Committees lend professional and expert recommendations to the Commission. The Committees are how the diverse population throughout Delaware County's 49 municipalities, organizations, schools, libraries, and businesses can participate and be recognized for their important contributions to this national milestone.

Join up - there is a place for everyone in Delco's America. Please fill out the form below to be matched with your interests.

Education

These folks are increasing understanding, appreciation, and pride in US and Delco history and civics with the public and students through special projects and k-12 programming. Are you a social studies teacher? An education program director? This is the place for you. (Image: Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse, Newtown Square Historical Society)

Civic Engagement

Civic engagement involves working to make a difference one's community, through both political and non-political activities, toward the goal of improving the quality of life in a community. If you want to support political activism, environmentalism, and volunteering and national service., then this is the place for you! Image: League of Women Voters Central Delaware County

Marketing & Social Media

This group works on promotion and marketing for all of the other groups and their projects/programs. Help spread the word!

Underrepresented Voices and Diverse History

This committee will help consider the needs and desired outcomes for all events, activities, and projects and inform practices intended to ensure people from a broad set of socio-demographic backgrounds are represented and able to participate in local 250th commemoration. America250PADelco is committed to taking an inclusive approach to engage broad community participation across 49 municipalities and partners in education, labor, cultural, civic, veterans, faith-based, immigrant-, LGTBQ-, disability-and ethnically-related organizations.

1724 Chester Courthouse Advisory Committee

The mission of the Friends of the 1724 Chester Courthouse is to preserve, promote, and educate the public on the historic significance of the 1724 Chester Courthouse. This oldest continuously occupied building in public use in the country exemplifies 18th century architecture and the development of the concepts of justice, equity, and freedom. If you are an individual, business, or organization, that would like to join these efforts, please send an email to andrea@america250padelco.org or complete the form below.

Marketing

Darragh Hannan • Mary Ann Fiebert

Fundraising & Partnerships

Andrea Silva, America250PADelco • Rebecca Cain • Theresa Murtaugh

Heritage Tourism

Visit Delco • Delaware County Planning Department • America250PADelco

Chester History Hub

Friends of 1724 Courthouse (Above) • Christie Cole Logan, Friends of Old St. Paul's & Swedish Burial Ground • Tara Jones & Shanae Horsey, Chester Cultural Arts and Technology Center • Jeannine Fallon Anckaitis, Youth Development United/Chester Upland Youth Soccer

Heritage Traveler Project

Anthony Selletti • Mateo Horhay

Underrepresented Voices and Diverse History

Alexis Washington, Campbell AME Church of Media, PA • Cheyney University • Susan Borders, Darby Free Library • Marci Bramucci, Hedgerow Theatre Company • Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art • Sheila Jones Eden Cemetery • Twyla Simpkins, Green Lawn Cemetery • Tony Shahan, Newlin Grist Mill • Paul Hewes, Delaware County Historical Society

Sustainable & Innovative Future

Delaware County Planning Department • Office of Sustainability • Tyler Arboretum

Public Art & 250th Commemorations

Delco Arts

High School Voter Information Drive

League of Women Voters of Central Delaware County • Debra Ciamacca

Help us celebrate America's 250th birthday! If you want to join us but aren't sure where you fit- don't worry! We'll be able to find a spot for you.
All skills and backgrounds are welcome.