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.
Lightship Overfalls LV-118
The Lightship Overfalls, was the last lightship built for the U.S. Lighthouse Service. Now, docked ...
Hiram Rodney Burton House
The Hiram Rodney Burton House is located in Lewes, Delaware. The house is named for Dr. Hiram Rodney ...
Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation
The Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that served as the ...
Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
A “new” chapter in Delaware history was written in 2007 when scientific studies of charts made by ...
Woodburn: Governor's House
Located in Dover, Delaware, Woodburn has served as the official residence of the Governor of ...
25 The Green
For generations, The Green has been the symbolic heart of this historic city, established by William ...
Air Mobility Command Museum
Located on the grounds of Dover Air Force Base, the Air Mobility Command Museum is the only ...
Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
A “new” chapter in Delaware history was written in 2007 when scientific studies of charts made by ...
Nemours Estate
Conceived in the style of an 18th century French mansion, this former DuPont family home features ...
Middle Point - Mason Dixon Marker
It was at this location in 1764 that surveyors Mason and Dixon started their historic survey of the ...
Antique Prints, Inc.
Visit Antique Prints, Inc., in charming Ocean View, Delaware, near Bethany Beach to view the Seaman ...
Governor Ross Mansion
Learn what life was like before the Civil War; why a popular Delaware governor was smuggled to ...
Milton Governors Walk
Located in the heart of this riverside community, this looping trail honors the five local residents ...
Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace
Standing alongside the Holy Spirit Church in New Castle is the statue of Our Lady, Queen of Peace ...
Hale Byrnes House
The Historic Hale-Byrnes House was the site of a Council of War on September 6, 1777, five days ...
Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm
Located in the center of the Greenbank Mill National Historic District, the Mill and its ...
Delaware City
Delaware City is a quaint riverfront community proud of its rich history and excited about the ...
Bowers Beach Maritime Museum
The Bowers Beach Maritime Museum in Central Delaware is a wonderful place to learn some of Delaware ...
The Everett
Constructed in 1922 on the site of the community’s 1868 “Town Hall and Opera House,” this lovingly ...
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 ...
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 ...
John Dickinson Plantation
Home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the Constitution ...
Milton Historical Society
Today's town is brimming with theatres, breweries and tempting restaurants, but Milton also embraces ...
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
Established in 1885 and can be seen of the shores of Cape Henlopen State Park, the Delaware ...
Downtown Wilmington Visitor Information
Downtown Wilmington is a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of the City of Wilmington, Delaware.