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Biggs Museum of American Art – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:28:19 +0000

Biggs Museum of American Art – Dover, Delaware If you are a fan of American fine and decorative art you will want to visit this museum and see the collection of Sewell C. Biggs. The collection represents artisans throughout the Mid-Atlantic region with an emphasis on art forms made and used in Delaware and... [Continue Reading]

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Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:13:27 +0000

Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village – Dover, Delaware At this interesting step back in time you will experience what it was like to live and be a farmer in the 19th century. Loockerman Landing re-creates this rural village and has demonstrations, music and games. There are constantly changing exhibit which explore changing technologies and... [Continue Reading]

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Legislative Hall – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:20:41 +0000

Legislative Hall – Dover, Delaware This Georgian Revival colonial structure was created of handmade brick and has an 18th century style interior. The building was expanded with the addition of a North and South wing during the period from 1965 – 1970 to give each legislator an office in addition to their desk in... [Continue Reading]

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Woodburn, The Governor’s House – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:21:17 +0000

Woodburn, The Governor’s House – Dover, Delaware When you become the Governor of Delaware one of the privileges is the right to move into this beautiful, historic home which is the official residence of the Governor and their family. Part of the charm of this home is the history of those that lived in... [Continue Reading]

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Air Mobility Command Museum – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:14:06 +0000

Air Mobility Command Museum – Dover, Delaware Visiting the museum will enable you to get up close to some of the planes that kept America safe. There are military airlift and tanker aircraft such as the B-17G; C-5; C-123-K and many others for your pleasure. There are artifacts and archival materials such as Blood... [Continue Reading]

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Museum of Small Town Life – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:42:11 +0000

The museum in now permanently closed. Museum of Small Town Life – Dover, Delaware For those that have never lived in a small town or that currently live in a small town but wonder what life was like in the 19th century this museum is a must see. It is located in the former Presbyterian... [Continue Reading]

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John Dickinson Plantation – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:19:07 +0000

John Dickinson Plantation – Dover, Delaware This home belonged to John Dickinson who was one of the founding fathers of the United States and “Penman of the Revolution.” The brick home was constructed in 1740. There are other buildings on the plantation too such as reconstructed farm buildings, an a log dwelling, surrounded by... [Continue Reading]

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Delaware Archaeology Museum – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:51:09 +0000

The museum is permanently closed but there are lots of other things to do and see in Dover. Delaware Archaeology Museum – Dover, Delaware Take a trip back for 11,000 years of Delaware archaeological history at the museum. There are artifacts from the last ice age in North America to the 20th century. There are Native... [Continue Reading]

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Johnson Victrola Museum – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:04:04 +0000

Johnson Victrola Museum – Dover, Delaware Delaware is the home to Eldridge Reeves Johnson, the founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1901. There are exhibits including phonographs, recordings, memorabilia, trademarks, objects, and paintings that highlight Mr. Johnson’s successful businesses and also chronicle the development of the sound-recording industry. Mr. Johnson developed the... [Continue Reading]

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Old State House – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:19:13 +0000

Old State House – Dover, Delaware This building served as the capitol during the United States’ early years. Completed in 1791 this historic building offers the opportunity to see the 18th century style courtroom and the second floor houses the former chambers of the state’s legislature. The Goergian style structure has undergone a number... [Continue Reading]

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Supreme Court of Delaware – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:55:44 +0000

Supreme Court of Delaware – Dover, Delaware This building was built between 1909 and 1912, separated from the Old State House which is next door in 1974. The Supreme Court was established in the state of Delaware in 1951. The Delaware State Courts are omitted to supporting and participating in programs designed to enhance... [Continue Reading]

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Delaware Public Archives – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:43:30 +0000

Delaware Public Archives – Dover, Delaware This facility is rated as one of the finest historical research facilities in the nation. It features interactive exhibits to make the history of Delaware easy and fun to learn about. There is an exhibit referred to as the “jewel box” gallery which includes a rotating exhibit of... [Continue Reading]

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Delaware State Police Museum – Dover, Delaware

Editor — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:39:50 +0000

Delaware State Police Museum – Dover, Delaware For 80 years the Delaware State police have proudly served their state. At the museum you will be able to share their history with state of the art museum exhibits and educational facilities. The force was established due to pressure on the governor because of the increase... [Continue Reading]

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Shopping Treats Travelers Right All Over Delaware

Editor — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:13:52 +0000

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. Shopping... [Continue Reading]

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