The mission of the site - owned, maintained and operated by New Castle County - is to serve residents and visitors through education and recreation, while preserving and maintaining the historic 19th Century mansion, its collections and grounds. The county advances that mission by presenting an on-going variety of youth- and family-friendly public programming in the historic buildings and on the grounds, as well as hosting signature annual events and offering facility rental.
Features
- Paved walking trails, partially shaded
- Two miles of paved and lighted trails
- Garden, Historic Mansion and Museum, and 72 acres
- Guided 90-minute tours
- Free Admission to the Museum on the First Sunday of the Month
- Youth and Family-Friendly Programming
Tours
- Audio Tour: Grab your smartphone, pop in your ear buds, and learn more about 13 locations around the historic estate as you walk, run, or bike.
- Stop in the museum office during open hours (Mon-Sat, 10 am – 4 pm & Sun 12 – 4 pm) to pick up your complimentary map of the six-acre Heritage Garden surrounding this historic villa.
Information from newcastlede.gov
