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.
Buena Vista Conference Center
If you are looking for a location to host your next special event in Northern Delaware then the ...
Old Library Museum
Visit the Old Library Museum home to the New Castle Historical Society's changing exhibits. The ...
Barratt's Chapel & Museum
Barratt's Chapel in Frederica, Delaware, is the oldest surviving church building in the United ...
Rehoboth Beach Historical Society & Museum
The Rehoboth Beach Museum in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware was founded in 1975. The Rehoboth Beach Museum ...
Delaware State Police Museum
A wide range of artifacts including everything from uniforms to cars (and a helicopter!) document ...
Downtown Wilmington Visitor Information
Downtown Wilmington is a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of the City of Wilmington, Delaware.
Old Claymont High School
This was the first public high school in a segregated state to be legally integrated. A petition by ...
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse off of Bowers Beach, Delaware possesses national significance in ...
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 ...
Bowers Beach Maritime Museum
The Bowers Beach Maritime Museum in Central Delaware is a wonderful place to learn some of Delaware ...
The Greater Harrington Historical Society
The museum has a collection of memorabilia of Harrington. It also has the railroad complex on Hanley ...
John Dickinson Plantation
Home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the Constitution ...
Messick Agricultural Museum
The Messick Agricultural Museum in Harrington, Delaware is a superb way to learn about the history ...
Lewes City Hall
Located where the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean meet, Lewes, Delaware, is a small town offers ...
Read House & Gardens
Overlooking the Delaware River in Historic New Castle, the 14,000-square-foot Read House is ...
Iron Hill School Museum
Housed in an historic school building, the museum includes an eclectic mix of artifacts and exhibits ...
Quaker Hill Historic District
Established during the first half of the 18th century, Quaker Hill is Wilmington’s oldest ...
Nemours Estate
Conceived in the style of an 18th century French mansion, this former DuPont family home features ...
Fisher Martin House
Located next to the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes, Delaware, the Fisher-Martin house is one of the top ...
Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation
The Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that served as the ...
Old Town Hall
Built in 1798, Old Town Hall functioned as the center of political and social activities during the ...
Smyrna Museum
The Smyrna Museum in Smyrna, Delaware consists of two historic buildings, The Plank House and The ...
Delaware Sports Museum & Hall
Found in Wilmington at Frawley Stadium, the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame strives to ...
Seaford Fire Museum
The Seaford Fire Museum located in Seaford, Delaware can be found on the 400 block of High Street ...
Governor Ross Mansion
Learn what life was like before the Civil War; why a popular Delaware governor was smuggled to ...