First State Heritage Park - Dover, Delware
Posted by: ddtfamily
N 39° 09.388 W 075° 31.379
18S E 454814 N 4334270
Historic "park without boundaries" in Dover, Delaware
Waymark Code: WMMD7G
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2014
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The First State Historic Park is designed to highlight the historic and cultural sites in Dover, Delaware. The park does not have "boundaries" but is a collection of various sites that are important contributors in Delaware becoming the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
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Delaware Legislative Hall |
John Bell House |
Old State House |
Park Type: Day Use
Activities: Museums, historic buildings
Park Fees: none
Background: The park was organized as a state park in 2004. Tours are given on Saturdays. Components of the park include the First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, The Old State House, Legislative Hall: The State Capitol, The John Bell House, The Delaware Public Archives, The Johnson Victrola Museum, Woodburn and Hall House - The Governor's House, and the Biggs Museum of American Art.
Date Established?: 2004
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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