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Historic Sites in Delaware
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Amstel House Museum
A glimpse of life in the 18th century, including a complete
colonial kitchen. George Washington attended a wedding here.
Open March-December. For information call: (302)322-2794
Brick Hotel Gallery
The Federal-style Brick Hotel Gallery houses "Nature Tamed:
Belter Furniture, 1840-1860." This is the country's largest
collection of Victorian furniture made in the style of J. H.
Belter and illustrates the best American furniture
craftsman-ship of the mid-19th century. For information call:
(302)378-4069
George Read II House and Gardens
Built 1801 in Federal style by the son of George Read I, a
signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S.
Constitution. Formal garden designed in 1847. Twelve rooms open
to the Public, three in the Colonial Revival style. Open
March-December and weekends, January-February. For information
call: (302)322-8411
Fort Christina
Site of first permanent settlement in Delaware Valley, where the
Swedes landed in 1638. Historic park and early log cabin. For
information call: (302)652-5629
The Green
This square was laid out in 1722 in accordance with William
Penn's orders of 1683, and has changed little since then. Center
of life as the county seat and state capital, it was the site of
early fairs and markets. Today it hosts political rallies and
public events such as Old Dover Days in May, when many private
homes and buildings are open to the public. On this soil in
1775, Delaware's Continental Regiment mustered for service in
the Revolution. From here, they marched to join Washington's
Continental Army. In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was
read to the public, sparking a celebration which witnessed the
public burning of King George III's portrait. For information
call: (302)739-4266
Fenwick Island Lighthouse
Began operation August 1, 1859, and remained in service until
1978. In 1981, public outcry led to reinstallation of the
original light, weighing about 1500 pounds. The lighthouse has
been in service since then. The Lighthouse is now the property
of the State of Delaware. Open two Wednesdays each month during
June, July, August. For information call: (410)250-1098
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