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Messick Agricultural Museum
302-398-3729
325 Walt Messick Rd., Harrington
Open: Monday–Friday 7:30am–4pm
This museum exhibits antique machinery, automobiles, toys, tools, and farming memorabilia within 2 buildings and several open sheds in Harrington.
Milford Museum
302-424-1080
www.milforddemuseum.org
121 S. Walnut St., Milford
Open: Tuesday–Saturday 10am–3:30pm; Sunday 1pm–3:30pm
Closed Monday and Major Holidays
Housed in a former post office building, the Milford Museum’s permanent exhibits tell the story of the city from its earliest beginnings on the Mispillion River. Exhibits include model ships representing Milford’s maritime past and a 300-piece silver collection of coins, spoons, and novelties. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Old Union
Methodist Church
Located on the northbound lane of U.S. Route 13 about 1 mile north of Blackbird and is just south of Willey Farms Market.
A log church was built in 1789 on land donated by Joseph Dickinson. The church was named “Dickinson’s Chapel” in his honor. The present church was
constructed in 1847. Then known as Union Methodist Episcopal Church, it continued to serve
the families of Appoquinimink Hundred until the early 1900s, when regular services were discontinued. The Old Union Church Society was organized in 1939 to preserve the church and grounds. In 1973, Union Church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Parson Thorne Mansion 302-422-3115
501 N. W. Front St., Milford Call For Tour Information
The Parson Thorne Mansion, built in the early 1700s, was once home to Milford’s founder, Parson Sydenham Thorne. The brick home is unusual, having undergone a transformation
in architecture from Colonial Georgian to Gothic Victorian during its history.
Smyrna Museum
302-653-1320
11 S. Main St., Smyrna
Open: Saturday 10am–1pm
An eclectic mix of local artifacts is displayed in this former military barracks building. Visitors enjoy the toys and dolls, Native American artifacts, historical paintings, and
a notable collection of over 400 pitchers. The museum includes a mid-1700s plank house on-site. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Star Hill Museum AME Church
302-697-9903
357 Star Hill Rd., Dover
By appointment
Originally built as the Star of the Sea Church, the church was once used as an Underground Railroad station where slaves were hidden. In 1863 it became Star Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Supreme Court of Delaware
302-739-4155
courts.delaware.gov/supreme
55 The Green, Dover
Open: Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
A charming brick building erected between 1909 and 1912 and separated from the Old State House next door in 1974.
Milford Museum
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Parson Thorne Mansion
MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES
Photo by Paul McClure