Delaware
Field Trips
Annotated Lists
Brandywine
Valley Attractions
Home to world-class museums, lavish "American castles,"
formal and natural gardens and several unique
events.
Delaware Homeschool
Blog of interesting events and places to visit for homeschoolers in Delaware.
Field
Trip Ideas in Northern Delaware and Southeast PA
Links to favorite places of the Brandywine Valley Home Education
support group.
Art
Delaware Center for Contemporary
Arts
Features free family workshops. 200 South Madison Street, Wilmington,
DE 19801.(302) 656-6466
Events
Punkin'
Chunkin' World Championship
November. In a field in Sussex County, DE, near Millsboro. (302)
856-1444.
History Trips
Air Mobility Command Museum
It is a great museum with quality exhibits and a great collection
of aircraft. The fact that admission is free only makes it better.
1/2 mile from the intersection of 9 and US 113 south of Dover
Air Force Base. Plane images to color.
Delaware History Museum
Located in a renovated art-deco Woolworth store, features three
galleries of changing interactive exhibits on Delaware history,
including displays of rare items of everyday life, costumes,
children's toys, regional decorative arts, and paintings. 504
Market Street, Wilmington, DE (302) 656-0637
Delaware Toy &
Miniature Museum
A historical reference of antique and contemporary dollhouses,
miniatures and sample furniture as well as dolls, toys, trains,
boats, and planes, both European and American, from the 18th
to 20th centuries. Located on Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.
(302) 427-TOYS(8697).
Fort Delaware
The fort not only still exists, it is very much as it was when
it held thousands of Confederate, Federal, and civilian political
prisoners. Located on Pea Patch Island in the middle of the Delaware
River. (302) 834-7941.
Hagley Museum and
Library
Collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of
American enterprise. P.O. Box 3630, 298 Buck Road East Wilmington,
(302) 658-0568.
Historical Society
of Delaware
All programs are designed to include many hands-on activities
and primary document and material resources. The Delaware History
Center dominates the 500 block of Market Street Mall in downtown
Wilmington and composed of the Delaware History Museum, Old Town
Hall, Willingtown Square, and HSD's research library.
Johnson
Victrola Museum
This museum is a tribute to Delaware's native son - Eldridge
Reeves Johnson, who founded the Victor Talking Machine Company
in 1901. Located at the corner of Bank and New Streets in Dover.
Winterthur Museum,
Garden & Library
Enjoy the beauty of the Winterthur Garden while riding a garden
tram, strolling on our gentle walking paths, or experiencing
the magic of our very special children's garden. Route 52 (Kennett
Pike), Winterthur DE 19735.
Natural History
Abbott's
Mill Nature Center
Features nature education programs year-round for ages 3-18,
adults and families. 15411 Abbott's Pond Road, Milford, DE 19963.
302-422-0847.
Ashland
Nature Center
Near Hockessin in New Castle County, you can explore four self-guiding
nature trails on 200 acres of meadow, marsh, pond and forest.
Information about the trails and upcoming activities may be obtained
at Visitor Services inside the main building.
Bombay Hook National
Wildlife Refuge
The refuge has one of the largest expanses of nearly unaltered
tidal salt marsh in the mid-Atlantic region. 2591 Whitehall Neck
Road, Smyrna, Delaware 19977 (302) 653-6872.
Delaware
Nature Society
Holds workshops and camps at many of its lovely natural resources.
Delaware
State Parks
Enjoy the natural diversity of Delaware's 14 state parks. From
hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing, to nature programs and
touring historic sites, there is truly something for everyone.
Lums
Pond State Park
Wants to get involved with area homeschool groups. They have
a lot to offer the groups and could benefit from homeschool volunteers.
Contact Kathleen
Aviles, Americorps Volunteer Coordinator, 1068 Howell School
Road, Bear, De 19701. 302-368-6989.
Rural Life
Coverdale
Farm
Students and participants in seasonal programs learn about the
farm cycle of life, the origin of food and natural fibers, the
significance of living soil, and our dependence upon soil, water,
plants and animals for survival. Way Road, Greenville, DE. The
farm is only accessible during scheduled programs and events.
Delaware Agricultural
Museum and Village
Offers programs that will transport you to the 19th century...
Costumed interpreters at living history events, workshops in
19th century arts and crafts, lectures on life in early Delaware
and a host of fun things to do with the family! 866 North DuPont
Highway, Dover, DE (302) 734-1618.
Transportation
Wilmington & Western
Railroad
Climb aboard the Wilmington & Western Railroad, Delaware's
oldest steam tourist railroad, for fun & exciting adventures
through Delaware's historic Red Clay Valley. Journey with us
for family fun, romantic evenings, holiday celebrations &
over 130 years of living railroading history. Greenbank Station,
2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19808. (302) 998-1930
Zoos
Brandywine Zoo
Wild encounters all year long. Brandywine Park, 1001 North Park
Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802. (302) 571-7747.
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