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250th Commemoration of the signing of the declaration of independence

Washington crossing painting

January 29, 2026 -

Local events centered on the 250th are starting!  We will update as more dates are announced. 

As always, we post both HVHS and partner events on our calendar.

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This is Mercer County's site to collect all the Semiquincentennial activities in one place. There is a calendar and lots of descriptions.

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Ten Crucial Days is an organization dedicated to education about the ten days that turned the tide of the Revolutionary War, starting with the Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River. Tours are offered in person and virtually and they are great.

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