Description: The Delaware History Museum fills an historic old Woolworth's Building chock-full of exhibits covering four centuries of state history. Included are Delaware's many early residents, from Native Americans to Swedes, its claim to be the 'First State,' its industries and its culture. Dupont gets a corner all to itself to show off its creations, from a Mylar moonwalk spacesuit to Jeff Gordon's first Rainbow Warrior Winston Cup jacket. It's all part of the new permanent high-tech exhibit 'Distinctively Delaware' with two dozen tableaux and 18 videos, plus computerized learning stations and games. We have rarely encountered so much interesting history in such a small space. It's fascinating for all ages.
In the front of the museum, a temporary exhibit 'Opulence and Elegance' complements the Faberge exhibit over at the Riverfront Arts Center. Including works by Tiffany, Baccarat, and Faberge, it continues until March 3, 2001.
Upstairs at the History Museum, kids find 'Grandma's Attic' a great place to play dress-up or have fun with historic games.
The Delaware History Museum is located in Wilmington's Historic downtown, within easy walking distance of the downtown hotels. The Old Town Hall, also open for tours, is nearby. Street parking is available, but RVs may run into problems.
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