The Delaware Day adventure will run from Dec. 7 – 30, 2023 which is plenty of time to explore these incredible historic sites!
Simply, visit each of the following locations, learn and explore about Delaware history and submit a photo of your visit for a chance to win a prize. Admission is free at all of the sites!
If you submit photos from all five sites, with at least one photo taken from inside, you will be entered to win a grand prize, including a Delaware-themed prize pack!
If you submit submit photos of at least two sites (either interior or exterior) you will be entered to win other Delaware-themed prizes.
Address:
211 Delaware St.
New Castle, DE 19720
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with tours at 10 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., with tours at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Free admission. No reservations required.
Address:
25 The Green
Dover, DE 19901
Hours Of Operation:
Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Free admission. No reservations required
Address:
375 S. New St.
Dover, DE 19904
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission. No reservations required.
Address:
340 Kitts Hummock Road
Dover, DE 19901
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday: Grounds open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: Visitor center and grounds open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday to Saturday: Mansion, visitor center, and grounds open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours of the mansion at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Free admission. No reservations required.
Address:
102 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Free admission. No reservations required.
Photos must be taken between December 7 and December 30, 2023. All photos must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on December 30, 2023.
Photoshopped entries will be disqualified. Employees of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the Delaware Tourism Office, and their immediate families are not eligible.
By entering this contest you agree to permit the State of Delaware to post, share, and display your photo(s).
Winners will be notified by January 19, 2024.
Related Topics: 1787, Constitution, December 7, Delaware, Delaware Day, Prize