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Join Middlesex Parish - now Darien, Rowayton and parts of Norwalk - in commemorating the 250th Celebration of American Independence
Join us in Darien, Rowayton and Norwalk, Connecticut as we commemorate America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. The Middlesex Parish 250 Committee is thrilled to produce a series events taking place from July 4, 2025-July 4, 2026. The year-long commemoration will include historical lectures and exhibits, community events, and educational programs designed to honor the past and inspire our collective future. From a Revolutionary War reenactment, to lectures and entertainment, there’s something for everyone.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic moment in American and Middlesex Parish history.
Upcoming Events
A Conversation about Ken Burns' PBS Documentary Series: An American RevolutionWed, Jan 14Mather Homestead Barn
Lecture featuring Kostya Kennedy: Paul Revere and the Ride that Saved AmericaThu, Jan 22The Mather Homestead
Jazz Singer, Christi Bye performs, “America the Beautiful” Cabaret StyleSat, Feb 21Museum of Darien
America 250 Brown Bag Lunch with Eric ChandlerThu, Feb 26The Mather Homestead
Lecture featuring Professor Cornelia Dayton: Snapshots of 18th and 19th century womenThu, Mar 05The Mather Homestead
The Web They Wove: Female Patriots in the American RevolutionSun, Mar 15Rowayton Community Center
Middlesex Parish 250 Celebration - Colonial LivingSat, May 02Museum of Darien
Middlesex Parish 250 Celebration - Tory Raid ReenactmentSat, May 02The Mather Homestead
Rendezvous with Rachael RevereSun, May 17Mill Hill Historic Park Norwalk
Middlesex Parish Open HouseSat, Jun 13Middlesex Parish locations
Reading and Discussion of the Declaration of IndependenceThu, Jul 02The Mather Homestead- Reading of the Declaration of IndependenceSat, Jul 04Mill Hill Historic Park
A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah SampsonSat, Jul 11Mill Hill Historic Park Norwalk
“War Comes to Middlesex” ExhibitOpening Reception April 25, 2026Museum of Darien
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