Join Seaford Museum Curator, Jim Blackwell, as he leads a stroll along the Nanticoke River while telling the story of the “Tilly Escape” to freedom through Seaford in 1856. The tour will start in the museum’s lobby, then proceed along the river to Gateway Park. It is an enjoyable half-hour walk along our beautiful Nanticoke River. See our […]
Visit the 1860 Italianate Masterpiece Home to Delaware's youngest governor, the Ross Mansion has undergone extensive renovation to reflect the styles and tastes of the mid 19th Century. While there, don't miss the formal garden, slave quarter, honeymoon cottage, and historic barns.
Chief of Cultural Resources, Delaware State Parks Taylor Reynolds A pentagonal fortress situated on Pea Patch Island, Fort Delaware held nearly 33,000 Confederate soldiers, political prisoners, and Union convicts between 1861 and 1865. This presentation will use first-hand accounts to offer a glimpse into life as a prisoner of war at one of the Federal […]
One of the Best Small Museums in Delaware! Trace the history of our community from ancient times through the First Americans, the Civil War, Industrialization, to modern times. Learn how the River and Railroad made Seaford the center for development in Western Sussex County, including its role in Harriett Tubman's best documented escape. Other featured […]
One of the Best Small Museums in Delaware! Trace the history of our community from ancient times through the First Americans, the Civil War, Industrialization, to modern times. Learn how the River and Railroad made Seaford the center for development in Western Sussex County, including its role in Harriett Tubman's best documented escape. Other featured […]
One of the Best Small Museums in Delaware! Trace the history of our community from ancient times through the First Americans, the Civil War, Industrialization, to modern times. Learn how the River and Railroad made Seaford the center for development in Western Sussex County, including its role in Harriett Tubman's best documented escape. Other featured […]
Visit the 1860 Italianate Masterpiece Home to Delaware's youngest governor, the Ross Mansion has undergone extensive renovation to reflect the styles and tastes of the mid 19th Century. While there, don't miss the formal garden, slave quarter, honeymoon cottage, and historic barns.
Visit the 1860 Italianate Masterpiece Home to Delaware's youngest governor, the Ross Mansion has undergone extensive renovation to reflect the styles and tastes of the mid 19th Century. While there, don't miss the formal garden, slave quarter, honeymoon cottage, and historic barns.
One of the Best Small Museums in Delaware! Trace the history of our community from ancient times through the First Americans, the Civil War, Industrialization, to modern times. Learn how the River and Railroad made Seaford the center for development in Western Sussex County, including its role in Harriett Tubman's best documented escape. Other featured […]
One of the Best Small Museums in Delaware! Trace the history of our community from ancient times through the First Americans, the Civil War, Industrialization, to modern times. Learn how the River and Railroad made Seaford the center for development in Western Sussex County, including its role in Harriett Tubman's best documented escape. Other featured […]
