Basic Information

With multiple sites spread throughout the state of Delaware and a few hundred acres in Pennsylvania, First State National Historical Park (NHP) has much to offer history buffs, and nature enthusiasts alike! Most of our sites are managed and interpreted by our partners, so please make sure you check the" Operating Hours & Seasons" page prior to visiting. Each of our sites has specific seasonal events that are found on our calendar!

 

Physical Address

The park's six sites are listed below from North to South in the state: 

Wilmington: 

Brandywine Valley: This area is located at: 39.833690 - 75.574920
Old Swedes Historic Site: 606 N. Church Street, Wilmington DE, 19801 
Fort Christina: 1110 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

New Castle: 

The Sheriff's House Welcome Center: 10 Market Street, New Castle DE 19720
The New Castle Court House Museum: 211 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720

Dover:  

The Dover Green: 25 The Green, Dover DE 19901
The John Dickinson Plantation: 340 Kits Hummock Road, Dover DE 19901

The park's headquarters and Welcome Center is located at: 

Operating Hours & Seasons

Standard operating hours are included below, however, those hours change seasonally at each of the seven sites. Please visit the "Operating Hours & Seasons" page for links to partner websites. 

Fees & Passes

First State National Historical park is a FEE-FREE park, however some of our operating partners may charge a small fee for tours and special programs. 

We do not carry any of the annual passes, currently the closest location to purchase a pass is:

• Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Smyrna, DE

In addition, please refer to this link for locations across the country to purchase interagency passes. 

Visitor Centers

There are six sites throughout the state that collectively tell First State National Historical Park's story, and can be visited in any order. The Sheriff's House Welcome Center, located in Historic New Center, serves as the park's visitor center. 
 

Internet & Cellular Access

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