Old Statehouse, Georgian architecture government building in Dover, Delaware.
The Old Statehouse is a Georgian-style government building in Dover with red brick walls, symmetrical windows, and white trim that show typical colonial design. Inside, the building maintains its original layout with chambers for lawmakers, courts, and administrative offices.
The building was constructed in the 1700s and served as Delaware's main legislative center until 1933. It hosted important state decisions and political meetings that shaped the state's early history.
The building displays artifacts and documents that show how Delaware's government worked over time. You can see the rooms where lawmakers gathered and made decisions that shaped the state.
The building is open to visitors during regular hours and offers guided tours to help you understand the spaces. The staff can answer questions about the layout and history of the different rooms you explore.
The original Supreme Court chamber preserves the actual judicial bench and gallery seating where judges and spectators gathered centuries ago. These spaces give a real sense of how justice operated during Delaware's early years.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
