The Dover Green

ATTENTION: In-person programming will be offered, by our partners at First State Heritage Park, in the form of limited 45-minute guided walking tours of historic downtown Dover. These tours are offered Wednesday-Saturday 10am-3pm on the hour. 30-minute self-guided tours of The Old State House and the Johnson Victrola Museum are also available by our partners at the Delaware Division of Histoircal and Cultrual Affairs. See the schedule below for further details!

• To book your self-guided tour of The Old State House or Johnson Victrola Museum, call 302-744-5054.

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The Dover Green was laid out in 1717, following a plan created by William Penn in 1683, to serve as a gathering area for the growing town. The Green has played a role in the American Revolution, founding of the nation, Women’s Rights, Civil Rights and more.

Your tour of The Green will start at the John Bell House with our partners at First State Heritage Park. Make sure you ask them about their First Saturday’s in The First State events and where else you can tour while you are in Dover. If you would like to get your passport book stamped, you will need to visit the Old State House, where you will be greeted by an employee from our partners at the Delaware Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs.

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The two green patches of grass that makes up the Historic Green is photographed with State Street in the middle.

 

Know Before You Go

• Events & Programs
• Get Involved
• Places around The Green

 

Location

25 The Green, Dover DE 19901

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Hours of Operation

 

 

Contact Information

This site is interpreted by our partners at First State Heritage Park. For questions regarding tours, special programs, or hours please visit their website or call them at [phone].