Return Day

Return Day draws thousands as winning and losing candidates join in celebration on the Thursday following each general election. When all elections were held here, poor traveling conditions and interest in the outcome of political contests may have contributed to an extended stay. The creation of voting districts in 1811 required a Board of Canvass to meet on Thursdays to determine returns for the county. The proclamation of results continues to highlight this festive occasion, which was well established by the mid-19th century and is recognized as the only event of its kind in the nation.

Georgetown, Delaware · United States