The museum stores many of the artifacts that give a glimpse into the history of the Nanticoke Indians. Many visitors tour the museum to view the jewelry, pottery, spears, and arrow points used by our
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Built in 1732, the New Castle Court House served as Delaware's first court and state capitol. Here in 1776, New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties declared their independence from Pennsylvania and
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Make the three museums of the New Castle Historical Society your first stop when you visit Historic New Castle. The town's cobblestones almost ring with the echoes of its diverse past. We'll share
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The New Sweden Centre is an interpretive center for the colonial history of the Delaware Valley, featuring "Hands-On-History" displays of artifacts from the Prehistoric era to the American War for
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You will be amazed with the museum's collection of antique carriages as well as the many original, restored buildings on the museum property. The Museum is operated by a volunteer staff, so days,
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The building, which dates to 1771, is one of only about a dozen churches on the Atlantic coast that predate the revolution and have never been painted, plumbed, or electrified. One steps into another
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The Parson Thorne Mansion Highlights Milford’s History. If you enjoy touring historic places, studying architecture, or you simply want to learn more about the history of Milford, Delaware, you’ll
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We are creating an educational environment for students, teachers and interested residents to learn about the history and culture of the Pencader Hundred. Our Cooch Room features pictures and
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Possum Point Players has the capacity to sit 184 people indoors. There is a piano and risers on the premises. There is also Motorcoach parking located at the venue as well.
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The Quaker Hill Historic Preservation Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1992 to aid in the restoration and preservation of the Quaker Hill Historic District in Wilmington,
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Visit the Read House when exploring historic New Castle. Located in the heart of Delaware's Colonial Capital on the Delaware River, three miles south of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, the Read House
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Rockwood is a 150 year old estate that is now a public park featuring a six acre historic garden and a mansion with a museum. Joseph Shipley, a Quaker merchant banker, built Rockwood between 1851 and
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The Schwartz Center for the Arts has the ability to sit 588 people indoors. There is a piano and risers located on the premises. There is also Motorcoach parking located at the venue as well.
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This property consists of two historic buildings. The oldest, known as “The Plank House,” is a small frame structure that is representative of early 18th century architecture in rural Delaware. It
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The Smyrna Opera House offers an eclectic mix of musical acts, theatre productions and comedy events every year from September to May. The Smyrna Opera House has the capacity to sit 268 people
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The Wilmington and Western offers is a freight and heritage railroad in northern Delaware offering steam-diesel-powered scenic train tours. The trains operate rain or shine on weekends throughout the
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Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur is the premier museum of American decorative arts, reflecting both early America and the du Pont family’s life here. Winterthur is home to a 60-acre
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Wilmington's newest venue for music, food, and entertainment. Located in the completely refurbished Queen Theater, the venue operates on two levels: Upstairs Live: A casual restaurant & bar with an
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The Zwaanendael Museum was built in 1931 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the state's first European colony, Swanendael, established by the Dutch in 1631. Modeled after the town hall in Hoorn,
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