Visitor Center

Sheriff's House Welcome Center

First State National Historical Park · New Castle · Delaware — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Welcome Center is located in Historic New Castle inside the Sheriff’s House. The center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Exhibits in the center share nationally significant stories that shaped the nation’s first state through photos and audio-visual displays. Staff are also available to provide details about visiting partner sites throughout the state.

Getting there

The Welcome Center is located in Historic New Castle, Delaware. There is only street parking available on site.

Contact
(302) 317-3854

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