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A message from Delaware Governor, Ruth Ann Minner
There is no place quite like Delaware. Escape to “Chateau Country” for riveting landscapes made famous by Andrew Wyeth’s paintings. Watch the sun rise over the ocean at the Great Dune near Lewes and a great blue heron as it takes flight from the marshlands of Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge. This year, retrace history along the Nanticoke and Broad Creek rivers with the Captain John Smith Reenactment Voyage.
Our state capital, Dover, is home to one of the most beautifully preserved capitol complexes in the nation, captured by the First State Heritage Park. Old New Castle is a charming town to visit with its original cobblestone streets, colonial homes and guided historical tours. And don’t forget the coastal town of Lewes, which tells the story of Delaware’s seafaring past that dates back to the 1600s.
Enjoy the best opera, dance, drama and music or get inspired by a showcase of galleries featuring our state’s finest artists. Shop tax-free at Delaware’s brand name outlet stores, boutiques and antique shops.
We invite you to experience the wonder and diversity the First State has to offer. Delaware, it’s good being first.
Featured Attractions & Events
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Nanticoke Indian Museum
Rich in history of the Nanticoke people. Displays demonstrate the traditional ways of our tribe, stone artifacts, carvings, pottery, traditional clothing, tools and implements. Houses a large collection of Native American books, photographs and videos. Our gift shop has something for everyone.
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The Historical Society of Delaware
The Historical Society of Delaware is the state-wide, non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, preservation, and appreciation of Delaware history, heritage, and culture for the benefit of the public. The Society maintains a Research Library and the Delaware History Museum in Wilmington, as well as three historic sites: Old Town Hall, Willingtown Square and the Read House and Gardens.
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Nutter D. Marvel Carriage Museum
Antique collection of horse-drawn carriages and wagons, along with items reflecting home life and farm life. Hundreds of pictures. Local memorabilia. Village setting that includes a church, one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and barn.
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DUPONT THEATRE - Delaware's Broadway Experience!
The DuPont Theatre presents national touring productions of Broadway shows and is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in the country. Located in the luxurious Hotel du Pont, the brightest stars of stage and screen have lit the Wilmington sky and graced the lovely 1,252-seat Victorian theatre since 1913. Known to residents of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland as "Delaware's Broadway Experience," DuPont Theatre presents an outstanding six-show Broadway Series, and our acclaimed Children's Series entertains and inspires more than 30,000 children per year.
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Mezzanine Gallery
Exhibiting the work of Delaware's emerging and established artists by showcasing contemporary art. Monthly one-person exhibits feature a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry and fiber art.
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