First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries
First State Heritage Park is an urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in Dover, Delaware, the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Delaware Legislative Hall and Old State House.
Delaware Legislative Hall
Public building
Photo: Adavyd, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Delaware Legislative Hall is the state capitol building of Delaware. Located in the state capital city of Dover on Legislative Avenue, it houses the chambers and offices of the Delaware General Assembly. Delaware Legislative Hall is situated 440 feet south of First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries.
Old State House
Museum
Photo: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Old Statehouse is a historic state capitol building located on The Green at Dover, Kent County, Delaware. It was built between 1787 and 1792, and is a two-story, five-bay, brick structure in a Middle Georgian style. Old State House is situated 1,200 feet southwest of First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries.
Delaware Governor’s Mansion
Museum
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The Delaware Governor's Mansion, also known as Woodburn or Governor's House, is the official residence of the governor of Delaware and the governor's family. Delaware Governor’s Mansion is situated 1,500 feet northwest of First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dover and Kent Acres.
Dover
Photo: kenlund, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Dover is the capital of Delaware. It is in the central part of the state in Kent County, approximately midway between Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach. Dover is home to several historic sites and recreational areas are nearby.
Kent Acres
Village
Kent Acres is a census-designated place in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,890 at the 2010 census. Kent Acres is situated 1½ miles south of First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries.
Rodney Village
Village
Rodney Village is a census-designated place in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,487 at the 2010 census. Rodney Village is situated 2 miles south of First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries.
First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries
- Type: Park
- Categories: tourism, recreation area, and tourist attraction
- Location: Kent County, Delaware, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.15852° or 39° 9′ 31″ northLongitude
-75.51945° or 75° 31′ 10″ westOpen location code
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Highlights include Saint Jones River Corridor and Legislative Hall (First State Heritage Park).
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