Yorklyn, Delaware

History, Historic House, Park

Auburn Heights Preserve encompasses an 1897 Victorian country estate surrounded by 200+ acres of preserved open space. The property was donated to the State of Delaware in 2008 by Thomas C. and Ruth Marshall, the third generation of the Marshall family to live on the property.

Auburn Heights is home to the Marshall Collection of steam-powered automobiles, generally regarded as the world's pre-eminent steam car collection (15 Stanley Steamers plus 2 Packards and a Rauch & Lang electric car).

This is an OPERATING museum: all cars in the collection are drivable, and the museum offers rides on one of the steam cars and the electric car on its public event days.

Seaford, Delaware

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Park

Purchased by the Seaford Historical Society in 1976, this rare and complete Victorian Italianate mansion, ca. 1850s, has been lovingly restored and fully furnished. Step into the Governor Ross Mansion, and step back into time. See the only documented log slave quarter in Delaware.

Odessa, Delaware

Historic House

Dover, Delaware

Archaeology, Cemetery, Culture, History, Historic House, Military, Specialized

The economic climate may not be the greatest, and we know our visitors are looking for their best values. Get out of the house this spring and visit Delaware’s Capital Region – Greater Dover and Kent County.

Did you know we're less than a tankful away from major East Coast cities? Visitors to Dover, Delaware's Capital City, and Kent County, Delaware are pleasantly surprised by our variety of historical and cultural attractions, beautiful farmland and coastal scenery, and our curious mix of old traditions and modern high-tech culture. In Kent County, visitors can find Amish buggies on city streets, delicate shorebirds and giant C-5 Galaxy military cargo planes, quiet museums and exciting NASCAR races, arts and antiques, Colonial history, slots and harness racing.

Wilmington, Delaware

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

I envision our museum as the 1st stop for anyone interested in the heritage of the Swedish Colony founded in 1638 in the Delaware Valley before William Penn.

Wilmington, Delaware

Art, Botanical Garden, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

Rockwood is a 150 year old estate that is now a public park featuring a six acre historic garden and a mansion with a museum. Joseph Shipley, a Quaker merchant banker, built Rockwood between 1851 and 1854 to reflect the beauty of an English county estate

Wilmington, Delaware

Art, Children's, Culture, General, Historic House, Science

The Delaware Children's Theatre has become a fixture in the State of Delaware and the gateway to the City of Wilmington. Today, the DCT is a thriving theatrical institution committed to providing families with a place to enjoy exceptional children's theatre. The theatre also provides acting classes for kids and teens throughout the year.

Dover, Delaware

Historic House

Wilmington, Delaware

History, Historic House

Wilmington, Delaware

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The restoration of the Hendrickson House took place in 1958, after it was moved to Wilmington to prevent its being torn down. The pine mantel and woodwork around the large fireplace are original, but the floorboards were taken from a Massachusetts farmhouse of the same period. The pine ceiling beams were made by hand as part of the restoration. Existing doors and windows were used as patterns for new ones, and the curved staircase was reconstructed in accordance with marks on the walls. The straight staircase is new; it was added for safety reasons. The house is now used as the church offices and a small museum.

Dover, Delaware

Historic House

New Castle, Delaware

Church, Historic House

New Castle Presbyterian Church offers a nurturing and supportive environment where all are invited to join in worship, prayer, and fellowship while being treated with understanding, compassion, and tolerance. We are led by God's Living Word and the Holy Spirit. We seek to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, growing spiritually, in number, and in diversity. With a glad heart, working as a congregation or in cooperation with others, we provide service and outreach to the local community and to the world. Through our outreach activities, we help feed, clothe, and shelter the needy while spreading the Gospel. We are a historic church making a positive difference through the support of community events and organizations, providing use of our facilities, time, and resources.

New Castle, Delaware

Historic House

Seaford, Delaware

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

The Seaford Historical Society was organized in 1972. In 1976 the Society purchased the Governor Ross Mansion along with 12 acres of land and outbuildings. In 1993 they purchased an additional 8 acres of land. In 2001 the old Seaford Post Office was purchased for use as the permanent location of the Seaford Museum. The Seaford Museum opened to the public on June 1, 2003.

Lewes, Delaware

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Winterthur, Delaware

Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Historic House, Library, Nature Centers, Park, Science

We invite you to visit Winterthur, a great American country estate nestled in the heart of Delaware's beautiful Brandywine Valley, halfway between New York City and Washington, D.C. Winterthur offers a variety of tours, exhibitions, and programs for all ages to enjoy. Discover the museum's magnificent collection of American antiques celebrating the best in style and craftsmanship. Delight your senses with a stroll through the glorious 60-acre garden and surrounding landscape of woodlands, waterways, and rolling meadows.