Each fall, an 18th Century Market Fair is recreated to commemorate the original purpose of The Green.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a distinct character that tolerated diversity in religion and national origin and valued independence.
Location
First State National Historical Park
New Castle, DE 19720
Hours
wednesday10:00AM - 4:00PM
mondayClosed
thursday10:00AM - 4:00PM
sunday1:30PM - 4:30PM
tuesdayClosed
friday10:00AM - 4:00PM
saturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
Activities
BikingMountain BikingFishingFreshwater FishingFly FishingFoodPicnickingHands-OnCitizen ScienceHikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingLiving HistoryJunior Ranger Program
Directions
First State National Historical Park is made up of six individual sites throughout Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania that explore early settlement through the ratification of the US Constitution. Please visit the individual pages for directions or hours of operation.
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For details and information, visit, http://www.nps.gov/frst/index.htm.