Sussex County officials highlight America 250 plans
Augusta. Sussex County officials and local leaders met Feb. 21 to coordinate plans for community celebrations, including a countywide event June 7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, marking America’s 250th anniversary.
| 27 Feb 2026 | 12:27
Sussex County officials outlined plans for local celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary during a countywide mayors’ meeting Feb. 21.
The meeting, hosted by Commissioner Director Jill Space and Deputy Director Jack DeGroot, drew representatives from 20 of the county’s 24 municipalities.
A primary focus of the gathering was preparations for the nation’s semiquincentennial.
There are plans for a countywide celebration scheduled for June 7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Frankford.
State and county officials attending the meeting included State Sen. Parker Space, Assembly members Dawn Fantasia and Michael Inganamort, and Sheriff Mike Strada.
