Revolution 250 Series
Published 5/11/26
The United States Semiquincentennial — or 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — will be celebrated on July 4, 2026. The library has planned a program series to mark this anniversary.
Atlantic City’s First Inhabitants on Wednesday, May 13, at 5 p.m. — This program will focus on the Lenni Lenape people. Ty "Dancing Wolf" Ellis will lead the program. He will discuss the history of the Lenni Lenape People in Atlantic City and across New Jersey, along with insights into the tribe’s present-day initiatives and activities. The discussion will include time for audience questions and interactive dialogue throughout the hour-long presentation. Refreshments will be served.
Jeremiah Leeds on Wednesday, June 17, at 4 p.m. — Archivist Danielle Osakwe will discuss the life of Jeremiah Leeds, the first settler in Atlantic City. Refreshments will be served.
History of Atlantic City on Wednesday, July 15, at 4 p.m. — Archivist Danielle Osakwe will discuss the history of Atlantic City. Refreshments will be served.
The programs will be at the William K. Cheatham Building (Main Library), located at 1 North Tennessee Ave.
The United States Semiquincentennial — or 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence — will be celebrated on July 4, 2026. The library has planned a program series to mark this anniversary.
Atlantic City’s First Inhabitants on Wednesday, May 13, at 5 p.m. — This program will focus on the Lenni Lenape people. Ty "Dancing Wolf" Ellis will lead the program. He will discuss the history of the Lenni Lenape People in Atlantic City and across New Jersey, along with insights into the tribe’s present-day initiatives and activities. The discussion will include time for audience questions and interactive dialogue throughout the hour-long presentation. Refreshments will be served.
Jeremiah Leeds on Wednesday, June 17, at 4 p.m. — Archivist Danielle Osakwe will discuss the life of Jeremiah Leeds, the first settler in Atlantic City. Refreshments will be served.
History of Atlantic City on Wednesday, July 15, at 4 p.m. — Archivist Danielle Osakwe will discuss the history of Atlantic City. Refreshments will be served.
The programs will be at the William K. Cheatham Building (Main Library), located at 1 North Tennessee Ave.