Pleasant sandy beaches and wading birds take on peach hues as sun drops down to the west over America's oldest seaside resort town, Cape May, a destination known best for its shoreline but worth note for its heritage sights.
Perched on a hill overlooking a sprawling riverside estate on the outskirts of Wilmington, the Hagley Museum and Library tell the story of the gunpowder works founded here in 1802 by E. I. du Pont. From restored mills to the du Pont ancestral residence, Eleutherian Mills, visitors are treated to both a glimpse of early factories in America and the life of the first Delaware du Ponts who helped spur on the Industrial Revolution in this country. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the gardens and catch exhibits that range in theme from explosives to DuPOnt innovations and patented inventions on a well-rounded tour of this historic estate.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Mid March-Dec: 9:30am-4:30pm, daily Last tour bus departs at 3:30pm Jan-Mid March: one tour at 1:30pm, daily 9:30am-4:30pm, Sat, Sun
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