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.
Iron Hill School Museum
Housed in an historic school building, the museum includes an eclectic mix of artifacts and exhibits ...
Fort Delaware State Park
Fort Delaware, an island fortress dating back to 1859, once housed Confederate prisoners during the ...
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
Established in 1885 and can be seen of the shores of Cape Henlopen State Park, the Delaware ...
Georgetown Circle
The Circle is the ceremonial "heart" of Georgetown, Delaware. Established in 1791, the town and its ...
Quaker Hill Historic District
Established during the first half of the 18th century, Quaker Hill is Wilmington’s oldest ...
Geographic Center of Delaware
In 1989, a curious seventh grader from the Caesar Rodney School District asked where the center of ...
2nd ACT Antiques Collectibles & Treasures, LLC
Located in the beautifully historic New Castle Opera House (First Floor) and with framing services ...
Tilton Mansion
The Tilton Mansion was originally home to Dr. James Tilton, who was a famous Delaware citizen known ...
Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm
Located in the center of the Greenbank Mill National Historic District, the Mill and its ...
Hale Byrnes House
The Historic Hale-Byrnes House was the site of a Council of War on September 6, 1777, five days ...
Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation
The Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that served as the ...
Milton Governors Walk
Located in the heart of this riverside community, this looping trail honors the five local residents ...
Old Town Hall
Built in 1798, Old Town Hall functioned as the center of political and social activities during the ...
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
More than fifty years ago, Delaware native Henry Francis duPont began welcoming visitors to his ...
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Offering information and exhibits of the natural world since 1972, the Delaware Museum of Nature and ...
Camden Friends Meeting
Based in central Delaware, the Camden Friends Meeting House offers walking tours of historic sites ...
Woodburn: Governor's House
Located in Dover, Delaware, Woodburn has served as the official residence of the Governor of ...
Antique Prints, Inc.
Visit Antique Prints, Inc., in charming Ocean View, Delaware, near Bethany Beach to view the Seaman ...
Wilmington & Western Railroad
Delaware’s historic Red Clay Valley provides the scenic backdrop for this fun and educational “hands ...
Auburn Valley State Park
Visit Auburn Valley State Park in Yorklyn, Delaware, and learn about the dawn of the automotive age ...
Bowers Beach Maritime Museum
The Bowers Beach Maritime Museum in Central Delaware is a wonderful place to learn some of Delaware ...
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 ...
Delaware Department Transportation
The Historic Lewes Byway takes travelers through Lewes, one of the oldest towns in Delaware ...
Penny Hall
This exquisite ensemble of rare minerals and crystals is unlike anything else. The newly renovated ...
Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green
Immanuel Episcopal Church is located in historic New Castle, Delaware. The small churchyard around ...