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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Hagley Museum
Hagley is the former industrial site of the original black powder works of the DuPont Company ...
Cooch-Dayett Mill
With programming provided by the Delaware Nature Society, Cooch-Dayett Mills features education ...
Riverfront Wilmington River Taxi
Cruise the Christina River on the River Taxi. Experience Wilmington’s Riverfront as you have never ...
The Everett
Constructed in 1922 on the site of the community’s 1868 “Town Hall and Opera House,” this lovingly ...
Old Swedes Historic Site
Built in 1698, Old Swedes is one of the three oldest churches in the United States still standing as ...
Fort DuPont State Park
Fort DuPont is located just south of Delaware City off Route 9. The park features 322 acres along ...
Mechanical hall
Built in 1898, Mechanical Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. Following an award ...
Read House & Gardens
Overlooking the Delaware River in Historic New Castle, the 14,000-square-foot Read House is ...
Rockwood Park & Museum
Rockwood Park and Mansion in Wilmington, Delaware features and estate that was build in the 1850s ...