Each fall, an 18th Century Market Fair is recreated to commemorate the original purpose of The Green.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park · DE, PA
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a distinct character that tolerated diversity in religion and national origin and valued independence.
Park report
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesSafety Alert Hazardous Trees in the Brandywine Valley
Hours Exceptions
NoteClosed Thanksgiving Day; Closed December 24th; Closed Christmas Day; Closed December 25th; Closed New Year's Day; Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Closed Independence Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available15 activities
Park Name
InfoFirst State National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoDE, PA
Phone
Info302-317-3854
firststate@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe New Castle Court House Museum is open Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tours are available at 10:00 a.m., 11:00a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. During tours, visitors are welcome to check out the waiting area to pick up information, ask questions, or get their passport stamped. The New Castle Court House Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Sheriff's House Welcome Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoBurial, Cemetery and Gravesite, Colonization and Settlement, Enslavement + 16 more
Weather Info
InfoFor details and information, visit, http://www.nps.gov/frst/index.htm.
Getting There
InfoFirst State National Historical Park is made up of six individual sites throughout Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania that explore early settlement through the ratification of the US Constitution.
Location
Info39.8308° N, -75.5635° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website