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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Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Constructed in 1859, this 87 foot tower was intended to assist mariners in avoiding the dangerous ...
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse off of Bowers Beach, Delaware possesses national significance in ...
Zwaanendael Museum
The Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes, Delaware was built to commemorate the Delaware's first European ...
New Castle Court House Museum
Built in 1732, the New Castle Court House served as Delaware's first court and state capitol. Here ...
Lightship Overfalls LV-118
The Lightship Overfalls, was the last lightship built for the U.S. Lighthouse Service. Now, docked ...
Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation
The Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that served as the ...
Nemours Estate
Conceived in the style of an 18th century French mansion, this former DuPont family home features ...
The Old State House
Found in the state capital of Dover, The Old State House has been a piece of Delaware history since ...
Amstel House Museum
Among New Castle’s few surviving early colonial buildings is the elegant brick, early Georgian ...
