Delaware
Parks
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National Historic Trail
Captain John Smith Chesapeake
Various States VA,MD,DE,DC,PA,NY
People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies learned to thrive in a world of water. When Englishman Captain John Smith explored the Bay in 1608, he documented hundreds of American Indian communities. Today, sites on his map are archeological treasures and sacred sites for tribal citizens. Come join us on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay!
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Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay Watershed, DC,DE,MD,NY,PA,VA,WV
Over 41 million acres are connected through the waters that flow to and through Chesapeake Bay. The National Park Service strives to connect people to the opportunities and adventures throughout the watershed. Inspiring stewardship across this vast region supports recreation, business, tourism, learning, and a thriving natural resource for all to enjoy.
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National Historical Park
First State
DE,PA
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a distinct character that tolerated diversity in religion and national origin and valued independence.
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National Historic Trail
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route
MA,RI,CT,NY,NJ,PA,DE,MD,VA,DC
This 680-mile-long trail follows the paths taken by George Washington's Continental Army and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau's Expédition Particulière during their 1781 march from Newport, Rhode Island, to Yorktown, Virginia. France's support in America's struggle for independence was vital to victory at Yorktown. The trail commemorates that victory and the lasting Franco-American friendship.
By The Numbers
- 1 National Park
- 184,344 Visitors to National Parks
- $17,400,000 Economic Benefit from National Park Tourism »
- $45,466,794 of Land & Water Conservation Fund Appropriated for Projects (since 1965) »
- 7 Certified Local Governments »
- 27 Community Conservation & Recreation Projects (since 1987) »
- 1 Wild & Scenic Rivers Managed by NPS »
- 1 National Trails Administered by NPS »
- 720 National Register of Historic Places Listings »
- 14 National Historic Landmarks »
- 409 Places Recorded by Heritage Documentation Programs »
- 1 Archeological Site in National Parks »
- 2 Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plans »
- 4 Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itineraries »
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These numbers are just a sample of the National Park Service's work. Figures are for the fiscal year that ended 9/30/2020.