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Historic Sites in Dover
Explore 2 historic places in Dover, from museums and landmarks to destinations connected with defining events and eras in American history.
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John Dickinson Plantation
Dover, DE
The plantation home of statesman John Dickinson, interpreted today through both his founding-era legacy and the lives of the free and enslaved people connected to the property.
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The Old State House
Dover, DE
Delaware's first permanent capitol in Dover, preserving an early courtroom and legislative chambers that served state government into the twentieth century.
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Road Trips Through Dover
The First State: From Independence to Ratification
Follow Delaware's path from colonial independence to statehood through its first capitol, a founding-era plantation, and Dover's historic seat of government.
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Freedom Through Delaware: Underground Railroad Stories
Follow stories of freedom seekers and anti-slavery resistance through the courthouse, home, and legal sites that preserve Delaware's Underground Railroad history.
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