Delaware
Hagley Museum Trail System
Overlooking the scenic Brandywine River, the outdoor museum trail demonstrates early American industry at its most innovative.
Loop Trail? No
Type: Privately run Historical Park
Agency: Nonprofit
Entry Fee? No
A=$11 S=$9 C=$4
Parking Fee? No Allowed Uses:
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Description
The Hagley Museum Trail is rich in American Industrial Revolution history. The du Pont's founded their empire on this site, as a gunpowder manufacturer, in 1802. As the birthplace of the DuPont Company, the museum trail commemorates Delaware's historical contribution to industry and technology.
Overlooking the scenic Brandywine River, the outdoor museum trail demonstrates early American industry at its most innovative. The paved and semi-paved walking trails guide patrons through the ruins of the original black powder mills as well as beautifully restored duPont family homes. The museum trail also boasts gift shops, a restaurant and fascinating indoor museum exhibits.
Whether explored as an all day event or just an afternoon tour, the Hagley Museum Trail is an educational journey into American history enjoyable for the entire family.
Additional Details
Width: 96 inches.
Primary Surface: Not Available
Secondary Surface: None
Elevation Low Point: Not Available
Elevation High Point: Not Available
Elevation Gain (cumulative): Not Available
Year Designated: 1985
Contact Information
For more information and current conditions, contact the trail manager (listed below). For questions, suggestions, and corrections to information listed on the website, contact American Trails.
Park Ranger:
Seaside Nature Center
Hagley Museum & Library
Cape Henlopen State Park
42 Cape Henlopen Dr.
Lewes, DE
19958
(302) 645-8983
http://www.destateparks.com
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