Young people from communities across the First State converged on Dover’s Legislative Hall this past Friday, May 1st, for an innovative educational experience that transported them back to America’s founding era.
The Students’ Mock 2nd Continental Congress brought together middle and high school participants who stepped into the shoes of colonial delegates from 1776, recreating the pivotal moments that led to American independence.
This hands-on learning opportunity was organized as part of Delaware’s official observance of the Declaration of Independence’s 250th milestone anniversary. The full-day event challenged young participants to engage with the complex debates and decisions that shaped our nation’s birth.
By assuming the identities of historical figures from the revolutionary period, students gained firsthand insight into the challenges and disagreements that marked this crucial chapter in American history.
