Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps

Celebrating the Services who secured 250 years of independence.

As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – the Semiquincentennial – we should also commemorate the founding of the military services which gained and have defended our independence for 250 years. In 1775, the Navy and Marine Corps were founded in Philadelphia and launched their fight for American independence from the Delaware River.

Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps is a charity created to host the main celebrations of the Navy and the Marine Corps 250th birthdays in their birthplace – Philadelphia and the Delaware River.

The Navy has selected Homecoming 250's celebrations as its main 250th event!

The Marines are enthusiastic and will join our celebrations.

Homecoming 250 is planning spectacular celebrations for the Navy and Marine Corps’ 250th birthdays:

  • In October 2025, we will celebrate the Navy’s 250th anniversary by an unprecedented display of Navy history, gathering on the Delaware River ships representing every major war which the Navy has fought, from the American Revolution to the Navy of today.
  • In November 2025, we will celebrate the Marines 250th anniversary by assembling ships with a special connection to the Marine Corps, by holding a Marine Corps Ball in Philadelphia where the first Marine Ball was held 100 years before, and by celebrations at the recreation of Tun Tavern, where the Marines were born.

These celebrations will provide exciting opening events for the Nation’s 250th, shine an early spotlight on the birthplace of our Nation, and honor the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the men and women of all backgrounds who have defended America and the world for 250 years.

We invite you to join us in giving our Navy, Marines, and Veterans a once-in-a-lifetime 250th celebration!

To learn more about the birth of the Navy and Marine Corps in Philadelphia in 1775, the amazing celebrations planned for the Navy and Marines 250th, and the organizations hosting and supporting this great cause, click on the images below or use the Menu or Search tools above.