Monday is Delaware Day

On December 7, 1787 – Delaware became the first state to ratify the Federal Constitution – becoming the First State in the New Nation. However December 7^th has only been observed as “Delaware Day” since 1933. It was educator and legislator Paul Burkholder and the Rotary Club of Georgetown that lead a statewide effort in 1933 to have December 7^th established as Delaware Day. Burkholder and the Rotary were able to secure 6000 signatures on petitions in support. A House joint Resolution was passed and approved on November 29, 1933 and the first Delaware Day was celebrated that year. Since 1933, the governors of Delaware have proclaimed December 7 as Delaware Day. Click here to read more about Delaware Day