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.
Browse locations
Nemours Estate
Conceived in the style of an 18th century French mansion, this former DuPont family home features ...
The Greater Harrington Historical Society
The museum has a collection of memorabilia of Harrington. It also has the railroad complex on Hanley ...
The Everett
Constructed in 1922 on the site of the community’s 1868 “Town Hall and Opera House,” this lovingly ...
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Located in Central Delaware on 16,251 acres along the Delaware Bay, Bombay Hook National Wildlife ...
Biggs Museum of American Art
Hosting an impressive collection of fine and decorative arts, the Biggs Museum has something for ...
Old Claymont High School
This was the first public high school in a segregated state to be legally integrated. A petition by ...
Pencader Heritage Museum
This museum is dedicated to creating an educational environment for students, teachers and ...
Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
A “new” chapter in Delaware history was written in 2007 when scientific studies of charts made by ...
Cheney Clow's Rebellion
During the American Revolution many Delawareans remained loyal to the British Crown. In 1778 a group ...