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Old Christ Church
302-430-4310
Off Rt 24, Laurel
Tours: By Appointment Only
Built in 1771–72, the chapel is known for its unpainted heart-of-pine interior, and the fact that it has never been plumbed, heated, electrified, or painted. The church is one of the few unaltered churches surviving from Colonial American times. Monthly 1st Sunday Service at the church at 10am beginning the 1st Sunday of June until the 1st Sunday of Sept. Tours are offered on a scheduled basis.
St Johnstown
Methodist Church
St Johnstown Rd, East of Greenwood
This church was mentioned by Francis Asbury in his 1779 journal. The “new” building was dedicated in 1872.
Seaford Fire Museum
302-629-9173
High St, Seaford
Tours by Appointment Only
Seaford volunteer fire department purchased two Seagrave fire trucks, these two fire trucks, along with other fire department memorabilia, tells some of the history of the fire department. The museum was established in 2001 to house the original trucks.
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Seaford Museum
302-628-9828
www.seafordhistoricalsociety.com
203 High St, Seaford
Open: Thurs–Sun 1pm–4pm
Winter Hours (After Jan 1): Sat–Sun 1pm–4pm
This museum is located in the historic post office building. It is owned and operated by the Seaford His- torical Society. A timeline of Seaford’s unique history of shipbuilding, baseball, nylon, and the poultry indus- try are showcased. Exhibits updated continuously.
Treasures of the Sea Exhibit
302-259-6150
www.treasuresofthesea.org
DE Technical Community College
21179 College Dr, Georgetown
Open: Mon, Wed, and Fri 10am–4pm; Sat 10am–2pm This exhibit features artifacts recovered from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha (“Our Lady of Atocha”),
the most famous of a fleet of Spanish ships that sank in 1622 off the Florida Keys. Examine recovered can- nons, gold and silver bars, coins, jewelry, weaponry, and religious objects. Small admissions fee.
Governor Ross Mansion
2020
Treasures of the Sea Exhibit
Mason-Dixon Marker
MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES