The echoes of a rich past reverberate through centuries at the unique and timeless locations along the Delaware History Trail. Regal homes, beaches still proudly beaming the courage of those who once left footprints in its sands, hidden gems and more await to be explored. The Delaware History Trail is an interactive trail that spotlights 30 culturally significant locations throughout the state of Delaware!
History & Heritage
As you arrive in Delaware, you’ll sense the rich history and heritage. A feeling that the past still lives through the present day, lingering in the grand halls of sprawling estates, echoing down the cobblestone streets of a riverside town. In Delaware, it’s possible to embark on a vintage railcar, explore regal mansions and journey through the barracks of historic Forts – all in the same day.
Constitution Park
Located in Dover, Delaware, Constitution Park features a 12-foot bronze quill on a 4-foot cube ...
Penny Hall
This exquisite ensemble of rare minerals and crystals is unlike anything else. The newly renovated ...
Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
A “new” chapter in Delaware history was written in 2007 when scientific studies of charts made by ...
Cheney Clow's Rebellion
During the American Revolution many Delawareans remained loyal to the British Crown. In 1778 a group ...
Delaware Art Museum
The Delaware Art Museum is best known for its large collection of British Pre-Raphaelite art ...
First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries
Located in the Delaware Public Archives building adjacent to Legislative Hall, the First State ...
Underground Railroad Coalition of Delaware
The Underground Railroad Coalition works to preserve the authentic history of the Underground ...
Milford Museum
Located in Milford's original Post Office Building, the Milford Museum offers visitors a look inside ...
Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse
A distant view of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse can be had from Cape Henlopen State Park. To reach ...
Antique Prints, Inc.
Visit Antique Prints, Inc., in charming Ocean View, Delaware, near Bethany Beach to view the Seaman ...
Georgetown Circle
The Circle is the ceremonial "heart" of Georgetown, Delaware. Established in 1791, the town and its ...
Geographic Center of Delaware
In 1989, a curious seventh grader from the Caesar Rodney School District asked where the center of ...
Lewes CanalFront Park
The Lewes Canalfront Park features twenty-two new dock slips for recreational and commercial boating ...
Amstel House Museum
Among New Castle’s few surviving early colonial buildings is the elegant brick, early Georgian ...
New Castle Court House Museum
Built in 1732, the New Castle Court House served as Delaware's first court and state capitol. Here ...
Messick Agricultural Museum
The Messick Agricultural Museum in Harrington, Delaware is a superb way to learn about the history ...
First State Heritage Park's John Bell House
Found in The First State Heritage Park, the mid-18th century John Bell House is located on The Green ...
The Lewes Maritime Museum at the Cannonball House
The Cannonball House in Delaware has come to symbolize not only the Lewes Society, but the town of ...
Pencader Heritage Museum
This museum is dedicated to creating an educational environment for students, teachers and ...
Buena Vista Conference Center
If you are looking for a location to host your next special event in Northern Delaware then the ...
Dutch House Museum
At the Dutch House, step back in time to the seafaring days of the late 17th century when New Castle ...
National Harbor of Refuge and Delaware Breakwater Harbor Historic District
Significant to our nation’s maritime commerce in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Delaware ...
Delaware Historical Society and Research Library
The Delaware Historical Society presents permanent and rotating exhibitions on historical topics at ...
Mechanical hall
Built in 1898, Mechanical Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. Following an award ...
Delaware Agricultural Museum
The Delaware Agricultural Museum in Dover, Delaware presents its exhibitions and historic buildings ...