The Hagley Museum and Library is located on the site of a gunpowder works and includes many facets of American industry from the 19th century, including a mill, workers' quarters, and the home and gardens of the du Pont family, who founded the company and many others in the area. The Hagley Library is open weekdays, with guided tours of the Eleutherian Mills offered at certain times. The tour lasts about 50 minutes, and buses leave from the library to bring guests to the other sites. Visitors are invited to experience the Powder Yards at their own pace, with demonstrations offered throughout the day.

Address: Hagley Museum and Library, 200 Hagley Creek Road, Wilmington, DE 19807, 298 Buck Road, Wilmington, DE 19807, Phone: 302-658-2400

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