John Dickinson Plantation
Home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the Constitution, and "Penman of the Revolution."
Address: 340 Kitts Hummock Road,
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 739-3277
Current Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30-4:30 p.m.
April-September Sundays, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Johnson Victrola Museum
Phonographs and recordings chronicle the development of the sound-recording industry and the achievements of Victor Talking Machine Co. founder E.R. Johnson.
Address: 375 S. New St., Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 739-3262
Current Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
New Castle Court House Museum
Delaware's first court and state capitol, built in 1732. Here in 1776, Delaware declared its independence from both Pennsylvania and England.
Address: 211 Delaware St., New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 323-4453
Current Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Old State House
Completed in 1791, The Old State House served as Delaware’s capitol during the United States’ critical early years as a nation.
Address: 25 The Green, Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 744-5054
Current Hours:
Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Zwaanendael Museum
Built in commemoration of Delaware's first European colony, Swanendael, the museum serves as a showcase for Lewes-area maritime, military and social history.
Address: 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958
Phone: (302) 645-1148
Current Hours: November 1-Mar. 31:
Wednesday-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sun., Closed
Tourism Partners
First State Heritage Park
Welcome Center and Galleries
Housed in the Delaware Public Archives building, the welcome center features changing exhibits and a rotating display of Delaware's founding documents while also serving as a source of information on local and statewide attractions, events, and activities.