State Historic Site · Delaware

First State Heritage Park

Location: Kent County, Delaware
Nearest town: 0 miles west of Dover
Type: State Historic Site

About First State Heritage Park

Historic and cultural sites across Dover are linked together here without a single fixed boundary, forming a park managed through a partnership of state and city agencies under Delaware State Parks. Dover has served as the seat of Delaware's state government since 1777, and Delaware holds the distinction of being the first state to ratify the United States Constitution. The site, established in 2004, connects these threads of governance and history within the city itself.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

First State Heritage Park is in Kent County, Delaware, 0 miles west of Dover. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near First State Heritage Park

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Towns near First State Heritage Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.