History & Heritage
The First State
Delaware's history spans from pre-Colonial days to the present. The First State offers hundreds of exciting and stimulating attractions. Enjoy museums and monuments that honor all aspects of our rich heritage.Featured Attractions
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Read House & Gardens
New Castle, DEBuilt in 1801 and furnished in the federal and colonial revival styles, this elegant mansion...
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Old Swedes Church
Wilmington, DEHoly Trinity (Old Swedes) Church, built in 1698 by Swedes and Finns who came to America on the...
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Rockford Tower
Wilmington, DEA 100-year-old stone tower offering a panoramic view of the Brandywine Valley....
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Mt. Cuba Center
Greenville, DEFormer estate of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland, now a non-profit organization...
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Woodland Ferry
Seaford, DEFloat back in time on the Virginia C, better known as the Woodland Ferry. Three autos at a time...
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Legislative Hall
Dover, DEHome to Delaware's General Assembly, filled with paintings and portraits of former governors and...
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Wilmington's Own "Little Italy"
Wilmington, DEA historic urban neighborhood featuring several fine dining establishments, noted for their...
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The Historical Society of Delaware
Wilmington, DEThe Historical Society of Delaware is the state-wide, non-profit organization dedicated to the...
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Upcoming Events
- January 15 2008 to December 31 2009
“Sealed in Glass, Stone, and Tin”
Dover, DE
- September 28 2007 to December 31 2009
“Archaeology of the New Castle Court House”
New Castle, DE
- September 28 2007 to December 31 2009
“Emeline Hawkins: Her Journey from Slavery to Freedom on the Underground Railroad”
New Castle, DE
- October 15 2007 to December 31 2009
“Rediscovery Through Recovery”
Lewes, DE
- April 25 2009 to December 31 2009
Nineteenth-Century Patent Models: Innovation in Miniature
Wilmington, DE
- March 14 2009 to December 31 2009
From the Orient: Souvenirs from Captain Samuel Francis du Pont’s Voyage of 1857-1858
Wilmington, DE
