Explore Historic Locations
Since before Colonial times, Delaware has stood at a crossroads of American history. Native Americans blazed a trail, and the Swedish, Dutch and English would follow. Between now and then, time has left a legacy of historic attractions: A Civil War fort. A Revolutionary War battlesite. A landscape shaped by a corporate dynasty, and a story that is as old as the nation itself. Explore the historic attractions of Delaware here, or travel the Delaware History Trail for a step-by-step guide.
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Governor Ross Mansion
Learn what life was like before the Civil War; why a popular Delaware governor was smuggled to ...
Fort Delaware State Park
Fort Delaware, an island fortress dating back to 1859, once housed Confederate prisoners during the ...
Iron Hill School Museum
Housed in an historic school building, the museum includes an eclectic mix of artifacts and exhibits ...
Fort Miles Historic Area
Set among the dunes near Cape Henlopen, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, this was ...
Mt. Cuba Center
Visit Mt. Cuba Center to see lush, native gardens and scenery. Self-directed exploration and guided ...
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
Adventure awaits! Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware, is a full-scale replica of the original ...
Cape Henlopen State Park
Cape Henlopen State Park is home to breathtaking beaches for swimming and sunbathing. Two designated ...
Biggs Museum of American Art
Hosting an impressive collection of fine and decorative arts, the Biggs Museum has something for ...
Historic Odessa Foundation
Once a busy Delaware Bay port town known for the shipment of grain and other agricultural products ...