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The house was purchased in 1937 by the Delaware Society for the Preservation of Antiquities, and restoration completed. It opened shortly after as a historic house museum, “The Old Dutch House.” The assembling of the objects on exhibit was a project of Mrs. Louise du Pont Crowninshield.
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This is one of Delaware’s largest specimens. The Dutch House...
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26 reviews. #7 of 26 things to do in New Castle. Historic SitesHistory Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Write a review. About. This house dates back to the late 1600s and is documented to be the oldest structure in town, and the second oldest in the state. The Dutch House is a rare example of an early Colonial-era middle class family home.
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- 32 E 3rd St, New Castle, 19720-5006, Delaware
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This is one of Delaware’s largest specimens. The Dutch House Gardens When the Delaware Society for the Preservation of Antiquities purchased the Dutch House in 1937 to establish a museum, there was a neighboring house standing on the location of today’s Dutch Kitchen Garden.
Online Store. Shop our. 99 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. (866) 284-7483. At the Dutch House, step back in time to the seafaring days of the late 17th century when New Castle was a young port. Enjoy the gleam of early pewter set at a hutch table. Discover the kas (an unusual cupboard), spoon rack, 1714 Bible, among the captivating Dutch ...
The New Castle Historical Society preserves the history of our community through our museums, collections and archives. Experience our Amstel House, Dutch House and Old Library museums when you visit Historic New Castle, Delaware.
Dutch House Museum and Gardens. 26 reviews. #7 of 26 things to do in New Castle. Historic SitesHistory Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Write a review. About. This house dates back to the late 1600s and is documented to be the oldest structure in town, and the second oldest in the state.
Tickets to the Dutch House Museum and the Amstel House Museum may be purchased at the New Castle Visitor Center at The Arsenal. It is located across the Green from the Dutch House, at 30 Market Street. Information on other museums, restaurants, and shops in town are available is available there as well.