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.
Delaware Sports Museum & Hall
Found in Wilmington at Frawley Stadium, the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame strives to ...
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 ...
Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Constructed in 1859, this 87 foot tower was intended to assist mariners in avoiding the dangerous ...
Historic Odessa Foundation
Once a busy Delaware Bay port town known for the shipment of grain and other agricultural products ...
Indian River Life-Saving Station, Delaware Seashore State Park
Constructed in 1876 by the United States Life-Saving Service, this carefully restored landmark ...
The Greater Harrington Historical Society
The museum has a collection of memorabilia of Harrington. It also has the railroad complex on Hanley ...
Delaware Department Transportation
The Historic Lewes Byway takes travelers through Lewes, one of the oldest towns in Delaware ...
Nanticoke Indian Museum
This museum's collection of handmade jewelry, pottery, spears, arrow points, and other artifacts is ...
Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
A “new” chapter in Delaware history was written in 2007 when scientific studies of charts made by ...
Rehoboth Beach Historical Society & Museum
The Rehoboth Beach Museum in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware was founded in 1975. The Rehoboth Beach Museum ...
Air Mobility Command Museum
Located on the grounds of Dover Air Force Base, the Air Mobility Command Museum is the only ...
Cheney Clow's Rebellion
During the American Revolution many Delawareans remained loyal to the British Crown. In 1778 a group ...
Captain John Smith Monument/Phillips Landing
A “new” chapter in Delaware history was written in 2007 when scientific studies of charts made by ...
Delaware City
Delaware City is a quaint riverfront community proud of its rich history and excited about the ...
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse
Fourteen Foot Bank Lighthouse off of Bowers Beach, Delaware possesses national significance in ...
Riverfront Wilmington River Taxi
Cruise the Christina River on the River Taxi. Experience Wilmington’s Riverfront as you have never ...
25 The Green
For generations, The Green has been the symbolic heart of this historic city, established by William ...
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 ...
Fort Miles Historic Area
Set among the dunes near Cape Henlopen, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, this was ...
Seaford Museum
The Seaford Historical Society in Seaford, Delaware maintains the history of Seaford and also run ...
Pencader Heritage Museum
This museum is dedicated to creating an educational environment for students, teachers and ...
Cooch's Bridge Historic Site
The Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site includes the Cooch Homestead and Cooch-Dayett Mill complex. The ...
The Lewes Historical Society Main Campus
Nestled along the Delaware Coast where the bay meets the ocean, Lewes is steeped in history, and ...
Afro-American Historical Society/Art Alliance
With an administrative building and radio studio located in the city of Wilmington is the African ...