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First State Heritage Park, Dover

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First State Heritage Park is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries" linking historic and cultural sites in Dover, Delaware, the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777. It is a partnership of state and city agencies under the leadership of Delaware State Parks. It is located in Dover, Kent County, Delaware in the United States. Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States Constitution. The sites of the park highlight Delaware's role as the "First State." First State Heritage Park is open year-round, with special tours of the sites given the first Saturday of each month.
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  • By jayneg635
    We traveled here with our travel trailer in tow and while there is parking at the visitor center you need to get there early as there were not really any spaces for oversized vehicles. The website...  more »
  • By waunderlust_forever
    We got to learn about Delaware's history, and take a very nice stroll around. The weather was perfect, so we really got to enjoy it all. I definitely want to come back.  more »
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  • By daniel binelli
    Very nice tour. Well kept.
  • By Polly Forest
    Great historical tours.
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