History and museums in Dover, Delaware

Stories of the Green Walking Tour

Wed, Nov 4 to Fri, Nov 6

The Dover Green has been the heart of this capital since its 18th-century founding. Led by a historic interpreter, experience the stories of the sites and people that have defined the First State experience. There's always something new to discover each time you visit First State Heritage Park! Walking tours are offered twice daily (Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat) at 11AM and 2PM, departing from the John Bell House Interpretiv…

First State Heritage Park, The Green, Dover, DE. Source: First State Heritage Park (Delaware State Parks)

Dancing at the Dickinson

Wed, Nov 11, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

If you’ve ever wanted to experience your own Mr. Darcy or Miss Bennett moment, or have simply wondered how all those dances you’ve seen in “Jane Austen” films work, or just want to have a fun evening, then you are definitely going to want to join the English country dance classes at John Dickinson Plantation. Michelle Sebastian Aldrich will be teaching you English country dance (ECD) formations and figures, as well a…

John Dickinson Plantation. Source: Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

Dancing at the Dickinson

Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

If you’ve ever wanted to experience your own Mr. Darcy or Miss Bennett moment, or have simply wondered how all those dances you’ve seen in “Jane Austen” films work, or just want to have a fun evening, then you are definitely going to want to join the English country dance classes at John Dickinson Plantation. Michelle Sebastian Aldrich will be teaching you English country dance (ECD) formations and figures, as well a…

John Dickinson Plantation. Source: Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum at Dover Air Force Base

Aviation museum at Dover Air Force Base. Check the museum site for current hours and programs.

Air Mobility Command Museum. Free admission. Source: Air Mobility Command Museum

Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village

Museum galleries and a historic village on N. DuPont Highway about Delaware's farming history. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village. Adults $8, seniors $6, military $6, youth ages 6-17 $5. Source: Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village

John Dickinson Plantation

Boyhood home of John Dickinson, known as the "Penman of the Revolution." The museum shares the stories of the tenant farmers, indentured servants, and free and enslaved Black men, women, and children who lived and labored on the plantation.

John Dickinson Plantation. Free admission. Source: Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

Johnson Victrola Museum

Museum in Dover about Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of the Victor Talking Machine Company. The museum's page says it is closed for renovations and will reopen in fall 2026, so check before you go.

Johnson Victrola Museum. Free admission. Source: Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

The Dover Green (First State Heritage Park & First State National Historical Park)

The historic center of downtown Dover and part of First State Heritage Park, a group of more than a dozen sites offering exhibits, tours, and special programs.

The Green. Sites are free, as are most tours and programs. Some programs cost $5 to $10. Source: First State Heritage Park & City of Dover Parks

The Old State House (1791 State Capitol Museum)

Completed in 1791 on The Green, the Old State House served as Delaware's capitol until 1933. The Senate chamber holds a portrait of George Washington by Denis A. Volozan.

The Old State House. Free admission. Source: Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs