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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Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
Established in 1885 and can be seen of the shores of Cape Henlopen State Park, the Delaware ...
Cooch's Bridge Historic Site
The Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site includes the Cooch Homestead and Cooch-Dayett Mill complex. The ...
National Harbor of Refuge and Delaware Breakwater Harbor Historic District
Significant to our nation’s maritime commerce in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Delaware ...
Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse
A distant view of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse can be had from Cape Henlopen State Park. To reach ...
Lightship Overfalls LV-118
The Lightship Overfalls, was the last lightship built for the U.S. Lighthouse Service. Now, docked ...
Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Constructed in 1859, this 87 foot tower was intended to assist mariners in avoiding the dangerous ...
Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park
The Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park is a 2.4 acre gathering place where the city formally meets the ...
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse off of Bowers Beach, Delaware possesses national significance in ...
Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation
The Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that served as the ...