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 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.
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 Cantwell’s Tavern restaurant in Odessa, DE offers regional fare, craft beer & cocktails in a cozy setting in the heart of the historic district.
This historic canal connecting the Delaware and Chesapeake Bays can be viewed from the Delaware Bayshore Byway. In Delaware City view an original lock.
Located in Historic Odessa, the library is housed in an attractive stone building and features a children’s area and the Delmarva historical archive.
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.
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.
Fort DuPont is located near Delaware City and offers trails, military building and barracks, as well as picnic and boat launch facilities.
The Historic Odessa Foundation offers unique tours of historic houses, grounds and gardens, and a beautiful museum collection in Odessa, Delaware.
Early childhood home of John Dickinson who is known as the “Penman of the Revolution.” Features tours and information on main house and slave quarters.
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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