New Castle Court House Museum – New Castle, Delaware

New Castle Court House Museum – New Castle, Delaware

The courthouse was built in 1732 and served as Delaware’s first court and state capitol.  It is one of the oldest surviving court houses in the United States and registered National Historic Landmark.

It was in this building that New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties declared their independence from Pennsylvania and England in 1776 therein creating the Delaware State.

There are tours offered of this building, large group tours require prior reservations.  Regular tours are offered throughout the day.

The first floor of the court house is accessible to people with disabilities.

Location: 211 Delaware Street, New Castle, Delaware 19720

Pone: 302-323-4453

Email: Cynthia.snyder@state.de.us

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 – 3:30; Sunday 1:30 – 4:30.  Closed Mondays and state holidays.  Hours subject to change.

Admission: Free and open to the public.  Donations are accepted and appreciated.

There is parking in downtown New Castle.