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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The Old State House
Built in 1791, the Old State House served as Delaware’s capitol during the United States’ critical ...
Bowers Beach Maritime Museum
The Bowers Beach Maritime Museum in Central Delaware is a wonderful place to learn some of Delaware ...
Geographic Center of Delaware
In 1989, a curious seventh grader from the Caesar Rodney School District asked where the center of ...
Delaware State Police Museum
A wide range of artifacts including everything from uniforms to cars (and a helicopter!) document ...
First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries
Located in the Delaware Public Archives building adjacent to Legislative Hall, the First State ...
Johnson Victrola Museum
A tribute to Delaware native Eldridge Reeves Johnson, this museum documents his achievements as a ...
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Located in Central Delaware on 16,251 acres along the Delaware Bay, Bombay Hook National Wildlife ...
Cheney Clow's Rebellion
During the American Revolution many Delawareans remained loyal to the British Crown. In 1778 a group ...
Smyrna Museum
The Smyrna Museum in Smyrna, Delaware consists of two historic buildings, The Plank House and The ...