History & Heritage

The First State

Delaware's history spans from pre-Colonial days to the present. The First State offers hundreds of exciting and stimulating attractions. Enjoy museums and monuments that honor all aspects of our rich heritage.

Featured Attractions

Air Mobility Command Museum
Air Mobility Command Museum
Dover, DE

An excellent collection of military aircraft, from a combat veteran C-47 and the first C-141A to...

Amstel House, The
Amstel House, The
New Castle, DE

Built in the 1730s by Dr. John Finney. Reflects New Castle's unique style. Prominent historical...

Willingtown Square
Willingtown Square
Wilmington, DE

Six historic Wilmington homes moved int the mid-1970s to create an urban park. Part of the...

Capital Square/Legislative Mall
Capital Square/Legislative Mall
Dover, DE

Located in the center of Delaware's state capitol and featuring the state's replica of the Liberty...

The Historical Society of Delaware
The Historical Society of Delaware
Wilmington, DE

The Historical Society of Delaware is the state-wide, non-profit organization dedicated to the...

DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum
DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum
Fenwick Island, DE

The first 'edu-tainment' museum in lower Delaware. Features interactive exhibits, tours, an...

Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse
Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse
Lewes, DE

Built in 1901, the only lighthouse on Delaware's coast that still operates....

Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation, The
Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation, The
Lewes, DE

A steel lightship built in 1938. In service with the Coast Guard until 1971. Docked in the city of...

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Upcoming Events

January 15 2008 to December 31 2009
“Sealed in Glass, Stone, and Tin”
Dover, DE
September 28 2007 to December 31 2009
“Archaeology of the New Castle Court House”
New Castle, DE
September 28 2007 to December 31 2009
“Emeline Hawkins: Her Journey from Slavery to Freedom on the Underground Railroad”
New Castle, DE
October 15 2007 to December 31 2009
“Rediscovery Through Recovery”
Lewes, DE
April 25 2009 to December 31 2009
Nineteenth-Century Patent Models: Innovation in Miniature
Wilmington, DE
March 14 2009 to December 31 2009
From the Orient: Souvenirs from Captain Samuel Francis du Pont’s Voyage of 1857-1858
Wilmington, DE