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.
Rehoboth Beach Historical Society & Museum
The Rehoboth Beach Museum in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware was founded in 1975. The Rehoboth Beach Museum ...
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 ...
Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green
Immanuel Episcopal Church is located in historic New Castle, Delaware. The small churchyard around ...
Milton Historical Society
Today's town is brimming with theatres, breweries and tempting restaurants, but Milton also embraces ...
Hagley Museum
Hagley is the former industrial site of the original black powder works of the DuPont Company ...
Hiram Rodney Burton House
The Hiram Rodney Burton House is located in Lewes, Delaware. The house is named for Dr. Hiram Rodney ...
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation
Delaware Aviation Museum in Georgetown, Delaware provides flight training and warbird rides. The ...
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
Adventure awaits! Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware, is a full-scale replica of the original ...
Iron Hill School Museum
Housed in an historic school building, the museum includes an eclectic mix of artifacts and exhibits ...
Nanticoke Indian Museum
This museum's collection of handmade jewelry, pottery, spears, arrow points, and other artifacts is ...
Elsie Williams Doll Collection
Elsie Williams was the wife of US Senator John "Whispering Willie" Williams, native of Millsboro ...
Mt. Pleasant Meeting House
Take a step back to a simpler time at the Mount Pleasant Meeting House, listed on the National ...
New Castle Court House Museum
Built in 1732, the New Castle Court House served as Delaware's first court and state capitol. Here ...
Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Constructed in 1859, this 87 foot tower was intended to assist mariners in avoiding the dangerous ...
The Lewes Historical Society Main Campus
Nestled along the Delaware Coast where the bay meets the ocean, Lewes is steeped in history, and ...
Delaware Legislative Hall
Capital Square - Legislative Hall, located in downtown Dover, Delaware, is in the historical ...
Delaware City
Delaware City is a quaint riverfront community proud of its rich history and excited about the ...
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse off of Bowers Beach, Delaware possesses national significance in ...
Delaware Art Museum
The Delaware Art Museum is best known for its large collection of British Pre-Raphaelite art ...
First State National Historical Park
The first Swedish and Finnish settlers aboard the Kalmar Nyckel and Fogel Grip landed at Fort ...
Cooch's Bridge Historic Site
The Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site includes the Cooch Homestead and Cooch-Dayett Mill complex. The ...
Old Claymont High School
This was the first public high school in a segregated state to be legally integrated. A petition by ...
Biggs Museum of American Art
Hosting an impressive collection of fine and decorative arts, the Biggs Museum has something for ...
Abbott's Mill Nature Center of Delaware Nature Society
Abbott’s Mill Nature Center is a historic Delaware attraction collection of with pristine trails and ...
Governor Ross Mansion
Learn what life was like before the Civil War; why a popular Delaware governor was smuggled to ...