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Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge & Allee House - Smyrna, Delaware

 

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge & Allee House - Smyrna, Delaware

When nature decides to change seasons the migratory shorebirds show up at this refuge where they can enjoy the salt marshes, ponds, fields, and forests.  The 16,000 acres provide a wonderful habitat for these wonderful birds and other wildlife.  The Refuge is an important feeding stop on the Atlantic Flyway. Read more

Smyrna Museum - Smyrna, Delaware

 

Smyrna Museum - Smyrna, Delaware

This stately old building was originally built in the circa 1800.  Originally called the “Barracks”, it housed soldiers during the War of 1812.   The Civil War needed troops for the Union and this building was used as an enrollment center.  On August 1, 1893 the state’s first Civil War draft lottery drawing was held on the front porch of the “Barracks.”

The building exhibits several different style elements, such as a belt course (which reflects an early nineteenth century decorative treatment) and bracketed eaves (suggesting a late nineteenth century remodeling.) One of the original “Irishtown” worker’s dwellings is located behind the museum so when visiting the museum you can stroll around back and see this too. This building is a mid-1700’s Plank House. Read more

Delaware National Estuarine (where the river meets the sea) Research Reserve - Dover, Delaware

 

Delaware National Estuarine (where the river meets the sea) Research Reserve - Dover, Delaware

There are 26 National Estuarine Research Reserves in the United States and this is one of them.  It provides an opportunity for research and education about the effect of where the river meets the sea.

There are two unique components, one on Blackbird Creek and the other on St. Jones River.  Freshwater wetlands, ponds and forest lands dominate the Blackbird Creek component and the St. Jones is denominated by salt marsh and open water habitats of the Delaware Bay.

Monitoring the long term changes in weather and aquatic conditions in the estuary, the work is ongoing.  This work addresses key management issues, such as biodiversity and the impact of land use on estuarine habitats, the impact on horseshoe crab population form migratory shorebirds, beach replenishment activities in relation to habitat preservations/reclamation, and eutrophication and contaminants in the estuary. Read more

Harrington Historical Society Museum - Harrington, Delaware

 

Harrington Historical Society Museum - Harrington, Delaware

Part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan area it is the home to the Delaware State Fair.  A community of 3, 174 people the history of the people and the area is available at the Harrington Historical Society Museum.

The museum has a collection of memorabilia of Harrington.  It also has the railroad complex on Hanley St. and includes the railroad tower, caboose and watchman’s hut. Read more

Barratt's Chapel Museum - Frederica, Delaware

Barratt's Chapel Museum - Frederica, Delaware

Come and visit the oldest surviving Methodist church in the United States.  This is the location where the Methodists planned to become an independent church.  Built in 1780 this church was known as the Independence Hall of American Methodism.

The Chapel looks on the outside very much like it did in 1784. This is when Coke and Asbury met to formulate the structure for the Methodist church in America.  The Chapel has undergone several renovations.  The present appearance dates from 1842. Read more

Cannonball House Marine Museum - Lewes, Delaware

 Cannonball House Marine Museum - Lewes, Delaware

Lewes maritime history is brought to life at the Cannonball House Museum.  The house was constructed before 1797 and had the distinguishing mark of a cannonball hit it in April of 1813 during the British War of 1812 and the bombardment of Lewes. Read more

Shopping Treats Travelers Right All Over Delaware

Sometimes, when you are traveling, you find the items that you need the most. Whether from a flea market or a fancy shop, you can pick up your purchase without the added taxes. What many people do not realize until they make their trip is the quality of items available at any Delaware shop. Read more