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.
Old Claymont High School
This was the first public high school in a segregated state to be legally integrated. A petition by ...
Hale Byrnes House
The Historic Hale-Byrnes House was the site of a Council of War on September 6, 1777, five days ...
Iron Hill School Museum
Housed in an historic school building, the museum includes an eclectic mix of artifacts and exhibits ...
Cooch-Dayett Mill
With programming provided by the Delaware Nature Society, Cooch-Dayett Mills features education ...
Downtown Wilmington Visitor Information
Downtown Wilmington is a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of the City of Wilmington, Delaware.
Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
A “new” chapter in Delaware history was written in 2007 when scientific studies of charts made by ...
Underground Railroad Coalition of Delaware
The Underground Railroad Coalition works to preserve the authentic history of the Underground ...
Georgetown Circle
The Circle is the ceremonial "heart" of Georgetown, Delaware. Established in 1791, the town and its ...
Rehoboth Then & Now, a self-guided tour from Rehoboth Beach Main Street
Experience Rehoboth Beach in a new and engaging way with the Rehoboth Then & Now self-guided tour ...
Seaford Fire Museum
The Seaford Fire Museum located in Seaford, Delaware can be found on the 400 block of High Street ...
Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse
Established in 1885 and can be seen of the shores of Cape Henlopen State Park, the Delaware ...
Hiram Rodney Burton House
The Hiram Rodney Burton House is located in Lewes, Delaware. The house is named for Dr. Hiram Rodney ...
Zwaanendael Museum
The Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes, Delaware was built to commemorate the Delaware's first European ...
New Castle Presbyterian Church
New Castle Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in the United States and ...
Fort DuPont State Park
Fort DuPont is located just south of Delaware City off Route 9. The park features 322 acres along ...
Town of Bridgeville-Town Hall
Come and enjoy a pleasant agricultural-oriented community in the town of Bridgeville Delaware. As ...
Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse
A distant view of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse can be had from Cape Henlopen State Park. To reach ...
Old Library Museum
Visit the Old Library Museum home to the New Castle Historical Society's changing exhibits. The ...
Hagley Museum
Hagley is the former industrial site of the original black powder works of the DuPont Company ...
Elsie Williams Doll Collection
Elsie Williams was the wife of US Senator John "Whispering Willie" Williams, native of Millsboro ...
Delaware City
Delaware City is a quaint riverfront community proud of its rich history and excited about the ...
Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park
The Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park is a 2.4 acre gathering place where the city formally meets the ...
Delaware Agricultural Museum
The Delaware Agricultural Museum in Dover, Delaware presents its exhibitions and historic buildings ...
Wilmington & Western Railroad
Delaware’s historic Red Clay Valley provides the scenic backdrop for this fun and educational “hands ...