Delaware History Museum

The Delaware History Museum isclosed for renovations. The Research Library, Historical Society Administrative offices, and the Read House are open.

In big, bright displays with lots of artifacts right at toddler level, the "Distinctly Delaware" exhibit tells all about the 200-plus years of Delaware history. DuPont is heavily featured, of course, but visitors will also learn about agriculture, the state's role in the Underground Railroad, and the famous Delawareans portrayed in wax, including civil-rights attorney Louis Redding and Emily...

Distinctively Delaware a high tech, interactive exploration of the First State's history, culture, people, and industry