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                              First State Heritage Park at Dover
302-739-9194 www.destateparks.com/heritagepark Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation
102 S. State St., Dover
This “park without boundaries” links historical and cultural sites in the capital city. Self-guided audio walking tours of nearly 30 sites located in Dover's historic district are available. Park has a welcome center and a Walking Tour of the Dover Green led by historic guides dressed in period costumes. Park office is open Monday–Friday 8am to 4pm and is located at 102 South State Street, Dover.
The Biggs Museum of American Art 302-674-2111 biggsmuseum.org
406 Federal St., Dover
This independent, non-profit museum with an outstanding collection of 18th through 21st-century Delaware and American art is housed in the State Visitors' Center. Museum is open Tuesday–Saturday 9am–4:30pm and Sunday 1:30pm–4:30pm.
Delaware Public Archives
302-744-5000 archives.delaware.gov
121 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. N., Dover
One of the finest state archival exhibitions in the country. The archives was renovated and expanded in 2001 and contains materials from the 17th-century to today. The archive is open Monday–Friday 8:30am– 4pm and 1st Saturday 1pm–4pm.
First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries
121 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Dover
The center provides information on local and statewide attractions, events, and activities with two galleries of exhibits that change regularly. The center is open Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm, Saturday 9am–4:30pm, and Sunday 1:30pm–4:30pm.
John Bell House
The oldest wooden structure on The Green serves as the interpretive center for the First State Heritage Park, where visitors can learn about the history of Dover and take thematic walking tours around Dover's historic Green. The house is open Monday–Saturday 9am– 4:30pm with Walking Tours hourly from 10am–3pm.
MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES 7
Museum Square
Johnson Victrola Museum - Displaying sound recording industry items dating from the 1890s through 1929. The museum honors Eldridge Reeves Johnson of Dover who founded the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1901. The museum is open Wednesday– Saturday 9am–4:30pm and by appointment for groups
The Old State House Museum
Delaware's first permanent capitol building completed in 1791 on Dover's historic Green. The State House was the home of Delaware's General Assembly until 1933. The museum is open Monday–Saturday 9am–4:30pm and Sunday 1:30pm–4:30pm.
Woodburn/Hall House
Woodburn, the home of Delaware's governors
since 1965, was built around 1798. Next-door is
the Victorian-era Hall House, which serves as the Governor's guesthouse. The house is open for Tours 10am–1pm on the first Saturday of each month with Tours at other times available by appointment, call 302-739-5656.
Golden Fleece Tavern (Historical Marker)
302-674-1776 www.thegoldenfleecetavern.com
132 W. Loockerman St., Dover
No Set Hours Outdoors
The Golden Fleece Tavern was the scene of some of the most important and dramatic events in Delaware history. Built in the 1730s, it was here that on December 7, 1787, Delaware delegates ratified the U.S. Constitution, making Delaware “The First State” to do so.
Harrington Museum
and Railroad Museum 302-398-3698
108 & 110 Fleming St., Harrington By Appointment
The Harrington Museum is housed in two buildings, one of which is an 18th-century Episcopal Church with a wonderful stained glass rose window. One of the curiosities at the museum is a glass hearse carriage, circa 1800, with a display of funeral attire. The museum exhibits tell stories about harness racing, the local fire company, military veterans, traveling salesmen, and rural home life.
The Harrington Railroad Museum includes a 1926 Pennsylvania Railroad caboose that visitors walk through to see how the train crews lived and the tools that they used on the job. Visitors can also see a watchman's tower with track switching equipment, lanterns, old phones, and a “message stick,” used to grab messages off poles as the train sped along. The tower is one of the few remaining on Delmarva. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
                                                                                                                        Legislative Hall
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This Georgian-style structure that has been home to Delaware's General Assembly since 1933. The Capital is open for visitors Monday–Friday: 10am–1pm, but Group Tours require advance scheduling, please
call 302-739-9194. The hall is closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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