Amstel House Museum
The Amstel House is one of the few surviving authentic colonial 1730’s mansions of New Castle. The home was owned by one of the wealthiest local men of the era, Dr. John Finney.
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The Amstel House is one of the few surviving authentic colonial 1730’s mansions of New Castle. The home was owned by one of the wealthiest local men of the era, Dr. John Finney.
The oldest surviving church building in the United States built by and for Methodists. Features a Methodist Chapel from the 1700’s, a museum, and Cemetery.
Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve is the only publicly owned wild beach in Delaware incorporating both dune and marsh habitat. Great fishing destination.
Located at Delaware’s historic Air Service Hangar, this airfield and museum is the site of early 20th century aircraft construction and aviation research.
The Dutch House is among the oldest homes in Delaware, dating around 1680. The home was demonstrates Dutch architectural stylings and English craftsmanship.
Established by Swedish and Finnish colonists over 375 years ago, Fort Christina is one of the sites that make up the First State National Historical Park.
Three-hundred-year-old building that now houses Jessop’s Tavern. Originally built in 1674 Abraham Jessop who worked his barrel-making business here.
Located in New Castle, DE you can learn more about local maritime history and set sail on a river cruise aboard the iconic Swedish colonial ship.
1,443-acre park featuring camping, boating, hiking, fishing, paddleboats, a water park & more, centered on a 66-acre mill pond near Frederica, Delaware.
Dog-friendly urban park with riverfront views open to the public during daylight hours. Includes playground, tennis courts, and restrooms.
Visit one of the oldest courthouses in the United States. Built in 1732, the New Castle Court House served as Delaware’s first court and state capitol.
The New Castle Historical Society preserves and shares the history of New Castle, Delaware through museums, programs, publications and tours.
Delaware Greenways extends its thanks to the Delaware Department of Transportation, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Delaware Tourism Office for their generous support in the development of the Delaware Bayshore Byway website.
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