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African Union Church Cemetery
Historic cemetery that served the residents of Polktown, one of the state’s earliest free black settlements. Includes graves of US Colored Troops veterans.
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Historic cemetery that served the residents of Polktown, one of the state’s earliest free black settlements. Includes graves of US Colored Troops veterans.
The Air Mobility Command Museum is a restored World War II hangar containing aircraft & artifacts reflecting history of Dover’s Air Force base and planes.
A collection of galleries and exhibits relating to Delaware-made art and furniture, fashion evolution in America, and teaching and exploration tools.
Through hands-on exhibits including a restored village, you will be educated, informed and immersed in this vital agriculture sector of Delaware’s economy.
Delaware’s first urban park. The park is surrounded by historic buildings and cultural sites, and features live events, reenactments, and local tours.
Situated on Pea Patch Island in the middle of the Delaware River, Fort Delaware was initially constructed in the mid-1800s to protect Wilmington and Philadelphia from enemy attack.
Delaware’s first permanent capitol building completed in 1791 on Dover’s historic Green. Tours are available to learn about its architecture and history.
Explore this old school house that’s been converted into a museum. Get glimpse into village life in an economy tied to the resources of the Delaware River.
The trail includes a boardwalk and an actual “Floating Fishing Cabin,” used by fishermen of Port Penn in the recent past.
Learn what life was like for enslaved and freed African Americans during the 1800’s through exhibits about slave life and African-American history.
Explore this small, family cemetery dating from the late 1700’s. You’ll see the final resting place of many of Port Penn’s founding families.
The official residence of the Governor of Delaware since it was purchased by the state in 1965. Offers tours of the Georgian home and gardens.
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