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 Thursday-Saturday at 11:00am and 2:00pm. A guided walking tour is $6.50 per person (children 8 and under are free).

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The Old State House is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00am-3:00pm with guided tours occuring on the hour.

*Large group tours must make reservation with the First State Heritage Park Reservation Line at [phone]

The Johnson Victrola Museum is open Wednesday-Saturday 9:30am-4:00pm, tours are self guided, but staff are present for questions.

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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].