First State National Historical Park

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Red, yellow, and green leaves lay on the grass in front of a colonial building.

About First State National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a distinct character that tolerated diversity in religion and national origin and valued independence.

Quick Facts

State Delaware
Designation National Historical Park
State Code DE,PA
Weather For details and information, visit, http://www.nps.gov/frst/index.htm.

Operating Hours

211 Delaware Street, New Castle DE 19720 The New Castle Court House Museum is open Wednesday - Saturday 10:00AM to 4:00PM, and Sunday 1:30PM to 4:30PM with tours being offered every hour. Please be aware that during tours the New Castle Court House Museum does lock their doors, they re-open the doors at the next available tour time. The New Castle Court House Museum is closed on Tuesdays.

Wednesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday Closed
Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Tuesday Closed
Friday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Activities

Biking Mountain Biking Fishing Freshwater Fishing Fly Fishing Food Picnicking Hands-On Citizen Science Hiking Front-Country Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Living History Junior Ranger Program

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