Hagley Museum and Library

The Hagley Museum and Library is located on 235 acres along the Brandywine River in Wilmington, Delaware. The river powered E.I. du Pont's gunpowder works, which became the largest American manufacturer of this explosive essential to the construction of railroads and other necessities for an expanding nation.

You can take a tour of these riverside powder works and learn about the process through informative signs and live demonstrations of the equipment. The workers' quarters are shown above, and you can also tour the du Ponts' home, Eleutherian Mills, which is furnished with family decorative arts and antiques. There are antique cars, wagons, carriages, and a cooper shop in the barn. There is so much to see in this sprawling complex that you should set aside at least a half-day. Buses connect the various areas, but the riverside grounds are stunning and well worth exploring on foot.

Google rating: 4.8/5.0
Phone: +1 302-658-2400
Address: 200 Hagley Road, Wilmington, Delaware
Website: https://www.hagley.org/