On the stormy night of July 1, 1776, Delaware’s Caesar Rodney rose from his sickbed, knowing the fate of a nation rested on his shoulders. Wracked with fever and covered in painful sores, he mounted his horse and began an 80-mile ride through pounding rain, thunder and darkness. Every hoofbeat carried with it the weight of history.
Rodney knew what was at stake. Without Delaware’s deciding vote, independence might fail. Without independence, the dream of liberty could be lost forever. So, through the night, he pressed on—his body frail but his spirit unshakable. By the time he reached Philadelphia, he was exhausted, drenched, and near collapse. But he walked into the chamber and cast the vote that secured America’s birth.
One man’s sacrifice, made in the darkest of nights, gave light to a new nation. Caesar Rodney’s courage reminds us that the future is always written by those willing to rise when called, to endure hardship, and to stand for something greater than themselves.
This Constitution Day, join us as we honor that legacy with a theatrical presentation of Caesar Rodney’s Midnight Ride—a stirring, show-style retelling that brings his dramatic journey to life before your eyes. Then, shift from history to the pressing challenges of today, as the Caesar Rodney Institute’s Directors share their work on the issues that will shape the next generation: energy, education, the economy, and healthcare.
🎟️ Tickets: $60 General Admission | $40 CRI Members
(includes hors d’oeuvres; cash bar available)
📍 On-site parking available. Seating is limited—please reserve early.
Be part of the #CaesarRodney250 civic-education series leading up to America’s 250th. Together, let us remember that even in stormy nights, courage can carry us toward a brighter dawn.
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