Barratt’s Chapel & Museum
Constructed in 1780, Barratt's Chapel is a house of worship recognized as "The Cradle of American Methodism." Pioneers Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury met here in…
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Learn Something New — in Surprising Places
There’s no end to the possibility for discovery in Kent County, Delaware. Immerse yourself in our villages’ prestigious architectural history, which includes a landmark Methodist chapel and esteemed state capitol along with beautiful state houses and mansions. Or stop by any of our historical sites, numerous museums, with subjects that range from the classic (American art, agriculture, state house history) to the unconventional (air mobility, Victrola, police history). There’s always something to explore here, and something new to learn, no matter your interests. Take a look below for a better sense of what we have to offer.
Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and is a participant in First State Heritage Park at Dover. A self-guided tour of the…
First State Heritage Park & Welcome Center
The First State Heritage Park is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in the city that has been the seat of state…
Historic Belmont Hall
Belmont Hall, a Georgian mansion built in 1773, is one of the most treasured and historic houses in Delaware. Surrounded by spacious grounds and beautiful…
John Bell House
The oldest wooden structure on The Green serves as the interpretive center for the First State Heritage Park, where visitors can learn about the history of Dover…
John Dickinson Plantation
Welcome to the home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the U.S. Constitution, and "Penman of the Revolution." We…
Kent County Courthouse Courtroom #1
Courtroom #1 dates back to 1874. The history of Dover is closely aligned to Delaware's courts and to William Penn's 1683 establishment of Dover as the site for…
Kent County Veterans Memorial Park
Kent County Veterans Memorial Park
Legislative Hall: The State Capitol
Legislative Hall is a Georgian Revival colonial structure of handmade brick and it has an 18th century style interior. It was designed by Architect E. William…
Old State House
Built in 1791, the Old State House served as Delaware's capitol during the United States' critical early years as a nation. With additions and modifications, the…
Parson Thorne Mansion
This historic building lies within a 1,750 acre Duke of York land patent called Saw Mill Range granted to Henry Bowman in 1680. The first known resident of this…
The Green
William Penn established the town of Dover in 1683. As surveyed in 1717, the town featured three public squares including The Green. Surrounded by government…
Woodburn and Hall House
Woodburn has served as the official residence of the Governor of Delaware since it was purchased by the state in 1965. Today, historians credit Woodburn's…