First State Heritage Park

First State Heritage Park connects historical and cultural locations across Dover, functioning as an urban park system without physical boundaries between its multiple sites.

The park was established in 2004 under Governor Ruth Ann Minner to highlight Delaware's status as the first state to ratify the United States Constitution.

Visitors can experience guided tours with interpreters in 18th-century clothing who present narratives about Delaware's early governance and historical events.

The Welcome Center, located in the Delaware Public Archives building, provides maps, information, and self-guided tour materials for exploring the park's locations.

The November Market Fair transforms the park with demonstrations from woodworkers, weavers, and blacksmiths who recreate 18th-century trades and crafts.

Location: Delaware

Inception: 2004

Website: https://destateparks.com/History/FirstStateHeritage

GPS coordinates: 39.15810,-75.52470

Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:12