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.
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
More than fifty years ago, Delaware native Henry Francis DuPont began welcoming visitors to his ...
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Located in Central Delaware on 16,251 acres along the Delaware Bay, Bombay Hook National Wildlife ...
Pencader Heritage Museum
This museum is dedicated to creating an educational environment for students, teachers and ...
Cheney Clow's Rebellion
During the American Revolution many Delawareans remained loyal to the British Crown. In 1778 a group ...
Constitution Park
Located in Dover, Delaware, Constitution Park features a 12-foot bronze quill on a 4-foot cube ...
Afro-American Historical Society/Art Alliance
With an administrative building and radio studio located in the city of Wilmington is the African ...
Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
A “new” chapter in Delaware history was written in 2007 when scientific studies of charts made by ...
Middle Point - Mason Dixon Marker
It was at this location in 1764 that surveyors Mason and Dixon started their historic survey of the ...
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation
Delaware Aviation Museum in Georgetown, Delaware provides flight training and warbird rides. The ...
Discoversea Shipwreck Museum
DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum is an ever-changing exhibit that expands and diversifies with the ...
Bridgeville Historical Society
Found in Southern Delaware, the Bridgeville Historical Society is a wonderful place to learn about ...
Ryves Holt House
The Ryves Holt House in Lewes, Delaware is the oldest standing house in Delaware, originally built ...
Fort DuPont State Park
Fort DuPont is located just south of Delaware City off Route 9. The park features 322 acres along ...
Hagley Museum
Hagley is the former industrial site of the original black powder works of the DuPont Company ...
De Vries Monument
The De Vries Monument was dedicated on September 22, 1909, and placed in the National Register of ...
Nanticoke Indian Museum
This museum's collection of handmade jewelry, pottery, spears, arrow points, and other artifacts is ...
Rehoboth Ave & Boardwalk
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware founded in 1873, the "Nation’s Summer Capital" has been making memories for ...
Mt. Pleasant Meeting House
Take a step back to a simpler time at the Mount Pleasant Meeting House, listed on the National ...
Fort Delaware State Park
Fort Delaware, an island fortress dating back to 1859, once housed Confederate prisoners during the ...
Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
A “new” chapter in Delaware history was written in 2007 when scientific studies of charts made by ...
Delaware Agricultural Museum
The Delaware Agricultural Museum in Dover, Delaware presents its exhibitions and historic buildings ...
Delaware Children's Museum
Lighting creative sparks since 2010, the Delaware Children's Museum is a great way for the family to ...
The Lewes Historical Society Main Campus
Nestled along the Delaware Coast where the bay meets the ocean, Lewes is steeped in history, and ...
Indian River Life-Saving Station, Delaware Seashore State Park
Constructed in 1876 by the United States Life-Saving Service, this carefully restored landmark ...