First State National Monument

The Dover Green

Each fall, an 18th Century Market Fair is recreated to commemorate the original purpose of The Green.

Brandywine Valley

The Brandywine Valley unit is most known for its recreational opportunities.

First State National Monument

Gravel slope to picnic fire ring area

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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.

Fort Christina

This site commernmates the Swedes original landing and the fort that once stood in the area.

Old Swedes Historic Site

Old Swedes Historic Site contains burials that can be traced back to the original settlement of the Swedes.

New Castle Court House

The New Castle Court House Museum was the first court of Delaware and has seen a variety of significant moments in history.

John Dickinson Plantation

John Dickinson is most famously known as the "Penman of the Revolution" at this site, visitors learn the stories of the many residents: tenant farmers, indentured servants, free and enslaved Black men, women, and children and the Dickinson family.

Gravel slope to picnic table

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First State National Historical Park is made up of six individual sites throughout Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania that explore early settlement through the ratification of the US Constitution. Please visit the individual pages for directions or hours of operation.

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John Dickinson Plantation Visitor Center Visitor Center

The John Dickinson Plantation Visitor Center is the primary orientation space for visitors. Visitors can start their tour by watching a video about John Dickinson, to transport themselves back in time and take a brief look at the stories they will hear more about on their tour. The Visitor Center contains two exhibits with text panels which tells the stories of the people and families that operated the John Dickinson Planation, the sites connection to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, and the lan

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