Separation Day (Delaware)

Separation Day
New Castle Court House where the original separation day events took place
Observed byDelaware
SignificanceThe day in 1776 that the Delaware declared its separation from Pennsylvania and its independence from the United Kingdom
CelebrationsHistorical reenactments, parades
DateJune 15
FrequencyAnnual

Separation Day is a holiday in the state of Delaware dating back to 1776, which commemorates the Delaware Colony's independence from the United Kingdom and from Pennsylvania. The first Separation Day occurred on June 15, 1776, when representatives from the Lower Counties on the Delaware met at the New Castle Court House in New Castle, Delaware. The representatives voted to establish the State of Delaware and to declare independence from the United Kingdom.[1] In the current day, the holiday is celebrated annually in New Castle with historical reenactments and parades,[2] although there was a hiatus in the festivities for 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Brown, Robin. "Backstory: Celebrate our Separation Day". The News Journal. Archived from the original on 14 March 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  2. ↑ Livingston, Sydney (10 June 2024). "A Look at the 2024 Separation Day Festival in Old New Castle". Delaware Today. Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  3. ↑ Lamar, Andre. "Delaware blows out 246 birthday candles as Separation Day returns after two years". The News Journal. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
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