The Town of Fairfield is excited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence beginning this Fall and continuing through 2026.

Our community partners have many exciting events planned and we are excited to unveil some larger, Town-wide events as details are finalized. So, continue to check back and visit Experience Fairfield often to stay up to date on celebratory plans. 

Looking to learn more about events or programming surround the 250th anniversary celebration? Check out our calendar to see what our community partners have planned. Be sure to utilize the event type filter and search America 250th.

 

In addition to programs & events throughout the celebration, be sure to check out the ongoing exhibitions brought to you by our community partners:

Fairfield Museum and History Center

Eat, Drink, & Start a Revolution! Fairfield’s Taverns

November 16, 2025 - May 3, 2026

To Come to a Land of Milk and Honey: Fairfield and the Connecticut Western Reserve

October 4, 2025 - April 5, 2026

Fairfield Public Library

Winter Reading Challenge

January 2 - February 14, 2026

Escape from General Silliman’s Mansion

January 14 - January 24, 2026

Fairfield University Art Museum

For Which It Stands…

Bellarmine Hall Galleries and Walsh Gallery

January 23, 2026 - July 25, 2026

Pequot Library

Beyond the Battlefield: The Pequot Swamp Fight in Public Memory

October 9, 2025 - January 10, 2026

Past Events:

Fairfield University Art Museum

Monuments: Commemoration & Controversy

Bellarmine Hall Galleries

September 19 - December 20, 2025

Stitching Time: The Social Justice Collaboration Quilts Project and Give Me Life: CPA Prison Arts Program

Walsh Gallery

September 12 - December 13, 2025


Community Partners

Thank you to our community partners, who are helping us celebrate this historic milestone.