The Winterthur Museum is an old house that used to be inhabited by Henry Francis du Pont. Located on the Country Estate, there are over 150 rooms in the house that are beautifully maintained. The house is decorated with artifacts that he collected over the years as well as items added after he died. Tastefully laid out, the house has 85,000 pieces of priceless artifacts that include paintings, furniture, artwork and lots more in the galleries at the house. It is also home to the Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens. You can also take a self-guided tour around the vast estate.
Named after the American revolutionary leader Caesar Rodney, John J. Raskob built a historic and public square- Rodney Square in the 20th century and is now considered as the pulse of the city. The square is used for festivals and other celebrations. It is a perfect blend of architecture from ancient to modern time which includes Italian Renaissance, Classical Revival, Beaux-Arts and Moderne.
Encompassing an area of 288 acres (117 hectares), Fort Delaware State Park is located on Pea Patch Island in Delaware, on the Delaware River. Built in 1951, it was used as a prison, especially for soldiers and people that were captured during the Battle of Gettysburg. To visit this historic site, you need to take a ferry ride either from Delaware City or Fort Mott State Park. You can also spend a day here and enjoy a family picnic as it also offers facilities like picnic tables, grills and drink machines.
Immanuel Episcopal Church is a historic church in New Castle that forms part of the New Castle Historic District. First built in 1689, the church underwent several restorations and expansions through the centuries in the Victorian style. Featuring a clipped gable roof and stucco interiors and a peaceful cemetery in its yard, the church is a long-standing remnant of the town's bygone era. Its calm surroundings, quaint interiors and spiritual atmosphere make the Immanuel Episcopal Church one of the must-visit religious landmarks in the city.
The Read House and Garden is a 14,000 square-feet (1,300 square meters) mansion with over 20 rooms, thus, being the largest mansion built in the state of Delaware in 1793. The mansion was built in the early-19th Century and depicts the luxuriant life of aristocrats in the state in that period. One will also notice cutting-edge technology that was being used back then in their kitchen such as hot-air roasting ovens and steam tables. The garden is full of rare and exotic plants and trees. The Read House and Garden is a must-visit to know the local culture as well.
This monument sits mainly in the state of Delaware but also extends into Pennsylvania. The monument memorializes Delaware's significant role in American history as the first state to ratify the Constitution. The monument comprises several historic sites including the Dover Green, the New Castle Courthouse, Woodlawn Tract, the Old Swedes' Church, and the New Castle Sheriff's House. The various sites chronicle the initial settlement of Delaware by various different Europeans, as well as recognizing their interactions with the Native Americans of the area.
Established in 1799, Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church is one of the town's oldest places of worship. The modest church building has been constructed in the 19th-century Revival style of architecture. The church played a significant role in the history of the African population of the time, by serving as an Underground Railroad station.
The Primitive Hall is a historic house located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This two and a half story red brick house was built by Joseph Pennock, an Irish immigrant in 1738. The Georgian features of the house feature chimneys and gable roofs. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
The William Penn Landing Site is the place where William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania first landed. The site is marked by a granite monument and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua, this church strives to unite the society as a whole and works towards the betterment of its fellowmen. A Roman Catholic Church, St. Anthony of Padua Parish conducts regular masses, musical events and cultural festivals that are attended by locals as well as eager tourists. For more details on this church, visit their website.
Immanuel Episcopal Church is a historic church in New Castle that forms part of the New Castle Historic District. First built in 1689, the church underwent several restorations and expansions through the centuries in the Victorian style. Featuring a clipped gable roof and stucco interiors and a peaceful cemetery in its yard, the church is a long-standing remnant of the town's bygone era. Its calm surroundings, quaint interiors and spiritual atmosphere make the Immanuel Episcopal Church one of the must-visit religious landmarks in the city.
Occupying 550 acres (222.57 hectares), of Delaware's Piedmont plateau, Mt. Cuba Center is a wonderful retreat for the nature lover. Native flora is the prime focus at this botanical garden. The display gardens are spread across 50 acres (20.23 hectares) of space, and feature more than 6000 varieties of plants. Lilac Allee, Trillium Garden, Lower Gum Allee, Round Garden, with perennial flowers, are some of the many gardens. Mt. Cuba Center is also used as a research space; the Trial Garden is used to study and test plants.