Learn About the Park

First State National Historical Park (NHP) is made up of six sites spread throughout the state of Delaware. While visiting the park you will learn about the triumphs and struggles of the first settlers in the Delaware Bay and how Delaware played a role in establishing our nation, becoming the first state. First State NHP does not currently have one central visitor center, but each of the sites has some type of welcome center where you can receive information about and take a tour. To learn more about the sites visit the "Places To Go" page.
 
A young boy holds up a wooden First State Junior Ranger Badge

Become a First State Junior Ranger

Earn your Junior Ranger Badge by visiting the park site or completing the online Junior Ranger Program.

A cupcake with the number 5 sits on the edge of a ranger hat with rolling hills in the background.

Newsletter Sign Up

Stay in touch with the park by signing up for the quarterly newsletter.

A group of kids walk to get on their bus near The Dover Green.

Field Trips

Parks can be a great place for students and teachers to learn!

An archaeologist looks through the dirt for artifacts at the Sheriffs House.

History & Culture

Discover what makes First State NHP historically significant!

A girl uses her cell phone to identify a green plant.

Nature

At First State NHP everyone is a Citizen Scientist!

Last updated: August 19, 2021

Contact the Park

Mailing Address:

New Castle Court House Museum
Attn: First State NHP
211 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720

Phone:

(302) 544-6363
This phone number is not staffed. You can leave a message on the park's main phone number (302-544-6363) and we will return your call as soon as possible. If you are visiting one of the six sites, and need specific information, please refer to the "Places to Go" page for phone numbers and addresses of each site.

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