1896 Meets 1776: In honor of our nation鈥檚 founding, Adelphi offers students, faculty, staff and the community a unique opportunity to learn, engage with events and become involved in this truly historic year.
Throughout this 250th anniversary year, celebratory events will take place around Long Island and New York state to celebrate our nation鈥檚 founding.
At nearby Jones Beach over Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends, you can experience drone shows, historic reenactments, Revolutionary War encampments and period music.
At many historic sites and state parks, a New York state initiative, , will bring the story of the American Revolution to life. Other local events include:
- (Countywide): Ongoing events include Revolutionary War reenactments, lectures, Tri-Spy walking tours and the Drowned Meadow Cottage Museum.
- : Presents 鈥�250 Years of Art on Long Island,鈥� exploring the region鈥檚 artistic legacy from the Revolutionary era to the present
Many sites are part of the , highlighting the Culper Spy Ring, which includes spots like Setauket and Port Jefferson.
Get a Sneak Peek of Macy鈥檚 Fireworks with Will Coss 鈥�17
The fireworks display for the Fourth of July in New York City will be the biggest in Macy’s history. Communications grad Will Coss鈥�17, vice president and head of Macy鈥檚 Studios, the creative mastermind behind the epic display as well as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, tested the show in a surprising location鈥攖he Mojave Desert.
1896 Meets 1776
With a proud legacy spanning over a century, Adelphi is honored to commemorate our country鈥檚 founding, more than a century before its founding year. 1896 Meets 1776 events will be held throughout the year, including:
- Broadway Sings America 1776鈥�2026 at the 蜜芽TV Performing Arts Center, May 16