The First State National Park consists of seven different historic sites and encompasses a wide area of land. The historic sites of Old Swedes Church, Fort Christina, and Beaver Valley can be found in Wilmington, the John Dickinson Plantation and The Green are in Dover, the Ryves Holt House is located in Lewes, and the New Castle Court House is in New Castle. Each of the sites has its own welcome center at which visitors can learn about programs and tour offers, as well as get their passport book for the First State National Park stamped.

First State National Park, 211 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720, Phone: 302-544-6363

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