Join DE250 in commemorating Paul Revere’s midnight ride by serving as lights in our community.
On the night of Friday, April 18, 1775, Paul Revere and William Dawes rode out from Boston to alert their fellow patriots of the movement of the British regulars. A signal—two lanterns in the tower of Christ Church—indicated that the troops were traveling via the Charles River. Other riders joined as well, creating a network across the Massachusetts countryside. These midnight rides preceded the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the start of the American Revolution.
Two hundred and fifty years later, Two Lights for Tomorrow commemorates this famous ride and uses the imagery of two shining lights today as a uniting call for citizens to serve in their communities. This national initiative encourages participation from every state and community across the country. Overnight on Friday, April 18, two lights will shine forth from statehouses across the country, including Legislative Hall in Dover.
 | Delaware 250 encourages the participation of all Delawareans by committing to place two lights in their windows on Friday, April 18. The following day, Saturday, April 19, join in a day of service and recommit to being a light in your own community. |
How can you participate?
Participating in Two Lights for Tomorrow is easy!
- Pledge to place two lights in the front window of your home, office, or corporate building overnight on Friday, April 18, symbolizing your commitment to community and a brighter future for all. If you do, be sure to tag us in your social posts!
- Plan – or plan to join – a community service event on Saturday, April 19th (or another day)
Photo courtesy of Delaware 250
The Delaware 250 grant program, offered on a quarterly basis, is designed to provide support to museums, historic sites, and other non-profit organizations across the State as they prepare for the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in 2026. That year also marks the 250th anniversary of Delaware’s statehood. With the awards from this grant cycle, Delaware 250 has provided $278,951 in funding to 34 organizations across all three counties.
