The echoes of a rich past reverberate through centuries at the unique and timeless locations along the Delaware History Trail. Regal homes, beaches still proudly beaming the courage of those who once left footprints in its sands, hidden gems and more await to be explored. The Delaware History Trail is an interactive trail that spotlights 30 culturally significant locations throughout the state of Delaware!
History & Heritage
As you arrive in Delaware, you’ll sense the rich history and heritage. A feeling that the past still lives through the present day, lingering in the grand halls of sprawling estates, echoing down the cobblestone streets of a riverside town. In Delaware, it’s possible to embark on a vintage railcar, explore regal mansions and journey through the barracks of historic Forts – all in the same day.
Barratt's Chapel & Museum
Barratt's Chapel in Frederica, Delaware, is the oldest surviving church building in the United ...
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
Established in 1885 and can be seen of the shores of Cape Henlopen State Park, the Delaware ...
Camden Friends Meeting
Based in central Delaware, the Camden Friends Meeting House offers walking tours of historic sites ...
Tilton Mansion
The Tilton Mansion was originally home to Dr. James Tilton, who was a famous Delaware citizen known ...
Delaware Sports Museum & Hall
Found in Wilmington at Frawley Stadium, the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame strives to ...
DuPont Nature Center
The DuPont Nature Center is located east of Milford Delaware on the scenic Mispillion River. It's a ...
Abbott's Mill Nature Center of Delaware Nature Society
Abbott’s Mill Nature Center is a historic Delaware attraction collection of with pristine trails and ...
Verrazzano Monument
When strolling along the Rehoboth Boardwalk, stop by the Verrazzano Monument for a quick taste of ...
Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation
The Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that served as the ...
Historic Odessa Foundation
Once a busy Delaware Bay port town known for the shipment of grain and other agricultural products ...
Bowers Beach Maritime Museum
The Bowers Beach Maritime Museum in Central Delaware is a wonderful place to learn some of Delaware ...
Downtown Wilmington Visitor Information
Downtown Wilmington is a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of the City of Wilmington, Delaware.
Downtown Milford, Inc.
Charming, historic and artsy, Downtown Milford brims with galleries, shops, and performance spaces ...
Quaker Hill Historic Preservation Foundation
The Quaker Hill Historic Preservation Foundation was established in 1992 to aid in the restoration ...
Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace
Standing alongside the Holy Spirit Church in New Castle is the statue of Our Lady, Queen of Peace ...
Bellanca Airfield Museum
Visit the Bellanca Airfield Museum, located inside the historic Air Service Hangar, and celebrate ...
Messick Agricultural Museum
The Messick Agricultural Museum in Harrington, Delaware is a superb way to learn about the history ...
Geographic Center of Delaware
In 1989, a curious seventh grader from the Caesar Rodney School District asked where the center of ...
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 ...
Elsie Williams Doll Collection
Elsie Williams was the wife of US Senator John "Whispering Willie" Williams, native of Millsboro ...
Town of Bridgeville-Town Hall
Come and enjoy a pleasant agricultural-oriented community in the town of Bridgeville Delaware. As ...
Georgetown Circle
The Circle is the ceremonial "heart" of Georgetown, Delaware. Established in 1791, the town and its ...
Delaware Agricultural Museum
The Delaware Agricultural Museum in Dover, Delaware presents its exhibitions and historic buildings ...
Cheney Clow's Rebellion
During the American Revolution many Delawareans remained loyal to the British Crown. In 1778 a group ...
Read House & Gardens
Overlooking the Delaware River in Historic New Castle, the 14,000-square-foot Read House is ...