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Museums Owned and Operated by Historical & Cultural Affairs
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Built in 1732, this building served as Delaware's first court and state capitol.
Here in 1776, New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties declared their independence from Pennsylvania and England creating the Delaware State.
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Home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers of the United States and "Penman of the Revolution."
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Featuring changing exhibits on various aspects of Delaware history and culture, the visitor center also
serves as a source of information on local and statewide attractions, events, and activities.
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Now open after three years of restoration
Built in 1791, the Old State House served as Delaware's capitol during the United States' critical early years as a nation. With additions and modifications, the building continued to serve as the state capitol until 1933.
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The museum highlights the life and achievements of Delaware's native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of the Victor
Talking Machine Company and a pioneer in the development of the sound-recording industry.
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Encompassing more than 11,000 years of Delaware archaeological history, the museum
exhibits artifacts from the last ice age in North America to the 20th century.
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Housed in the former Presbyterian Church of Dover Sunday School, the museum highlights small-town life in Delaware in the late 19th century.
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The museum commemorates Delaware's first European colony, Swanendael, established by the Dutch in 1631. It serves as a showcase for Lewes-area maritime, military, and social history.
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Last Updated: Wednesday, 09-Apr-2008 15:06:15 EDT
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