Accommodations • Attractions • 2026 Events Calendar 2026 Vacation Planner View this Vacation Planner online at CentralDelawareVisitorsGuide.com NASCAR All-Star Race Comes to Dover Farm Fun at Fifer’s 107th Delaware State Fair Celebrate America’s 250th at Central Delaware Events Central Delaware Central DelawareUNEPECTED PLORETHEE VisitCentralDelaware.com For information on where to stay, things to do, places to eat, itinerary ideas and more: @VisitCentralDE2026 Central Delaware Vacation PlannerPage 1 Welcome to Central Delaware Welcome to Central DelawareWhether you are a first-time visitor or you are a returning visitor, you will find plenty to see and do in Central Delaware. Kent County or Central Delaware is home to the state capital complex in Dover. The open area around the Capital called Legislative Mall, is the sight of the annual Dover Days celebration in May, the Independence Day celebration in July and many other events throughout the year. Dover is home to a large variety of historic buildings surrounding the capitol and several museums, each providing a glimpse into Delaware’s historic past as well as a thriving downtown. Dover is also home to Bally’s Dover Hotel and Casino Resort. The resort includes the Dover Motor Speedway featuring a mile long concrete banked race track, nicknamed the “Monster Mile” that hosts the NASCAR All Star race weekend this year in May, harness racing, a casino and the Bally’s Dover Hotel and Conference Center. In addition to the Bally’s Dover Casino Resort hotel, there are a large variety of quality accommodations along the Rt. 13 corridor in Dover. The accommodations include the Hilton Garden Inn, Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, Home2 Suites, Sleep Inn, Main Stay Suites, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Comfort Suites, to help you enjoy your stay. Central Delaware is home to a large Amish population, located west of Dover. There are several businesses where you can buy Amish made goods including Spence’s Bazaar in downtown Dover, Byler’s Store on Route 8 west of Dover, Shady Lane Selections Quilt Shop and Rose Valley Furniture located off of Route 8 and Fifer Orchards located southwest of Dover in Camden-Wyoming. The city of Harrington, located south of Dover off of Route 13, is home to the Delaware State Fair, held each July at the state fairgrounds. On the fairgrounds property is Central Delaware’s Harrington Raceway and Casino. The fairgrounds and casino are home to many other events throughout the year including concerts, craft shows and horse shows. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Quality Inn & Suites are conveniently located across from the fairgrounds to accommodate visitors. The city of Milford, located southeast of Dover off of Route 113, hosts the annual Bug & Bud festival in April, a downtown farmers market each Saturday from June through December, and the annual Riverwalk Freedom Festival in September. The Milford Hampton Inn is conveniently located off of Route 1 providing visitors easy access to Milford, Dover, the DE Turf sports complex and the Delaware beaches. Central Delaware offers ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors including Killen’s Pond State Park and The Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Bombay Hook located near Smyrna, offers visitors the chance to see a variety of shorebirds and waterfowl that stop to feed at the refuge.The Quality Inn Smyrna Inn is a great location to begin your trip to Bombay Hook. Killen’s Pond offers canoe and kayaking, camping, and a waterpark and concert series in the summer months. G & R campground located near Milford offers year-round camping and cabin rentals to enjoy the outdoors. We hope you find this Vacation Planner helpful in planning your trip to Central Delaware and finding out about the variety of accommodations, unique events and festivals, and interesting shops to visit and things to see and do. Please mention that you read about them in the Central Delaware Vacation Planner on your next visit. For more information about Central Delaware contact Kent County Tourism at 302-734-4888 or visit www.visitcentraldelaware.com. Published by Southern Delaware Publishing Inc. Publisher of southerndelawareexplorer.com southerndelawarerevacationplanner.com centraldelawarevisitorsguide.com P.O. Box 990, Ocean View, DE19970 302-745-3029 • FAX: 302-539-1396 Jim Klinedinst, Publisher/President Michelle Klinedinst, Vice President email: delawareexplorer@gmail.com to be included in the 2026 issue 1706 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901 Tel: 302.674.3784 www.dover.hgi.com Complete Meeting, Banquet, and Customized On Site Catering services available. On-site bar and restaurant serving complete cooked to order breakfast and dinner. Always open to the public! Indoor heated pool On-site fitness center Bus parking available Group rates per 10 or more rooms. Life’s Better at the Garden! About the Cover: L to R. Dover Motor Speedway will host the NASCAR All Star Race weekend on May 15th-17th. Fifer Orchards is open from around April 1st through December and Spring & early Summer is a special time of year when families can pick strawberries and blueberries in addition to enjoying their U-play activity area. The Delaware State Fair is held annually at the State Fairgrounds in Harrington, this year on July 23 rd -August 1 st . Dover Days held annually the first weekend in May, this year on May 2 nd , features Fireworks launched near Legislative Hall on Friday evening May 1 st. Dover Photos Courtesy of Kent County TourismPage 2 2026 Central Delaware Vacation Planner Central Delaware Calendar of Events See WINTER CALENDAR - Page 3 We suggest visiting the listed websites or calling to verify the most up-to-date information before visiting. ONGOING EVENTS FOR 2026 Delaware 250 events- For a running and updated list of additional Delaware 250 events visit delaware250.org/delaware- 250-events/ Thursday through Saturday. Walking Tours of the Dover Green. Unreserved walking tours of Historic Dover led by histori- cal interpreters in period clothing are offered Thursday-Saturday, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and leave from the John Bell House, 43 on The Green. For more information visit www.destateparks.com/park/first-state-heritage/ or call 302-739-9194. Thursday evenings, from June thru Sept. Annual Summer concerts series on The Green in Downtown Dover, 7 p.m. Free admission. Sponsored by the City of Dover Parks and Recreation department. Call the concert line at 302-736-7155 or call 302-674- 7541 or visit www.cityofdover.gov/Parks-Recs-Home for more info. Fridays, June thru August. Friend’s of Killens Pond Summer Concert Series at 6:30 p.m.Bring the family and friends out to the park for an evening of music and dancing on Friday evenings at 6:30 p.m. during the summer months. The concerts are free of charge. The Friends of Killens Pond will be selling raffle tickets, ice cream, and sodas. Park entrance fees are in effect. For info call the concert hotline at 302-284-4299 or visit destateparks. com/PondsRivers/KillensPond First Saturday in Dover. TheBiggs Museum of American Art which is open free to the public Thurs-Sun each week offers a free family creative studio & free museum highlights tour.Free, 406 Federal St., Dover. Call 302-674-2111 or visit www.biggsmuseum. org. The First State Heritage Park offers a variety of especially themed programs, special subject walking tours and exhibits at the park’s partner sites. Free. www.destateparks.com/heritage- park, or 302-739-9194. First Saturdays and Second Sundays of each month. The Delaware Friends of Folk Pick-ins are held on the First Saturday at the Grey Fox Grille, 140 S. State St. in Dover from 1-4 p.m. and on the Second Sundays of the month at the Listening Booth, 18388 Coastal Hwy. in Lewes from 1-4 p.m. For info visit www. delfolk.org Third Saturdays-Open Cockpit Day at the AMC Museum April – Oct. You can literally step into our nation’s aviation his- tory during Open Cockpit Days at the Air Mobility Command Museum. The museum allows visitors full access to many of the museum’s most impressive aircraft: walk from cockpit to cockpit as tour guides, often retired crew members of these airplanes, describe the history of the planes and their missions and bring the aircraft to life. With aircraft ranging from an open cockpit bi-plane to modern four-engine jet transports, including a beauti- fully restored B-17, a combat veteran C-47, and Air Force Two, the official plane of many U.S. Vice Presidents, this museum pro- vides an eye-opening view of the history of flight. In addition to the Open Cockpit Day tour, be sure to check out their free flight simulators, the air traffic control tower with a fantastic view, and the unique museum store. The museum is located at1301 Heritage Rd, Dover AFB. Visit amcmuseum.org/events/ for the most up to date info. Now- Jan. 3, 2027- Reflections: 25 Objects for 250 Years of Delaware History.In celebration of America’s 250th, this exhi- bition invites 25 Delawareans to reflect on the state’s history through the Biggs Museum’s collection. Each selected artwork is paired with personal reflections and curatorial insight, sharing stories that shape Delaware’s identity. Visitors can also add their own reflections in-gallery, making this an evolving conversation throughout 2026. Free admission. Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 federal St., Dover. Visit www.thebiggsmuseum.org or Winter Calendar - from page 2 See SPRING EVENTS - Page 13 K-Cup Coffee Pods Pick Your Favorites! 112 Market St., 302 956-6984 Downtown Alley is a 6,000 sq. ft. store with a unique flair. Mix n Match K-Cups, Eagle Wingz Sauces, Local Honey, Dip Mixes, Bridgeville & Delaware Memorabilia, Alley Pets, Antiques, Florist and So Much More 18208 Sussex Hwy. 302 337-3137 Antique Alley of Bridgeville is a 20,000 sq. ft. shopping mall extravaganza on Rt 13. Easy access and plenty of parking. Two Unique Stores in One Small Town BridgevilleDelaware www.antiquealleyde.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Follow us on Facebook Mark your Calendar! Visit and Shop with us during our 2026 Special Events Mon. Jan 19 - National Popcorn Day - Enjoy some popcorn while you shop DA Sat. Jan 31 - National Hot Chocolate Day - Enjoy our Hot Cocoa Bar AA Sat. Feb 14 - Happy Valentines Day - (Guess the amount of hearts & win a Candy Basket Doorprize) DA & AA Sat. Mar 14 – National Potato Chip Day AA & DA Sun. April 5 - Closed for Easter Sat. April 25 - CollectiCon AA - Celebrating all things collectible! A day that highlights the passion of collecting. Dress up as a character you love, or from a time period that suits your style—connect with other enthusiasts, add to your collection, or start a new one! Sun. May 10 - Mothers Day Specials - Free gift for moms, while supplies last Sun. June 21 - Fathers Day - Free gift for Dads, while supplies last JULY - Christmas In July - Not only get your Christmas Shopping done early, but enter to win a Christmas Gift Basket DA AA Aug 16-31 - Red Tag Sale, 50% off deals Sat. Sept 12 - Fall Open House at Downtown Alley Sat. Oct 3 - Apple Scrapple - Stay tuned for our Specials Sat. Nov 7 - Christmas Open House -Door Prizes, Discounts, Refreshments Thurs. Nov 26 - Closed for Thanksgiving Fri. Nov 27 - Black Friday Discounts & Pick me up Snacks Sat. Nov 28 - Small Business Saturday Free gift while supplies last Fri. Dec 11 - Ladies Night Out - 6pm to 8pm Door Prizes, Wine & snacks at Antique Alley of Bridgeville Fri. Dec. 18 - Christmas Cookies Day DA Fri. Dec 25 - Closed for the celebration of Christmas 2026 Central Delaware Vacation PlannerPage 3 call 302-674-2111. Now-April 2- Live Harness Racing at Bally’s Dover Hotel & Casino Resort. Post time for Live Harness Racing is 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. Call 302-674-4600 or visit www.ballys.com/dover/ Now-April 12-Artworks for All. Presented in partnership with Art Works for All (AWA) this community-focused exhibit, highlights the creative achievements of children and adults with disabilities. Free admission. Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 federal St., Dover. Visit www.thebiggsmuseum.org or call 302- 674-2111. Now-April 18 - The Mispillion Art League’s 23rd annual Judged Show. The display features artwork in various materials and styles by league members, and patrons can check out the show for free. Visit the exhibit on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 5 Walnut St., Milford. mispillionarts.org or call 302-430-7646. Now-May 10 - Maryland Pastel Society Juried Exhibition 2026. Free admission. Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 fed- eral St., Dover. Visit www.thebiggsmuseum.org or call 302-674- 2111. Now-May 10- Adopt-an-Artwork. The Adopt-an-Artwork Exhibition showcases the creativity of Delaware students who explored works from the Biggs Museum’s collection through their annual arts- integration program. This exhibition celebrates their imagination. Free admission. Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 federal St., Dover. Visit www.thebiggsmuseum.org or call 302- 674-2111. Now-June 21- The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: from the Collection of Samella Lewis. Elizabeth Catlett, a sculptor and printmaker, is widely considered one of the most important African American artists of the 20 th century. Free admission. Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 federal St., Dover. Visit www.the- biggsmuseum.org or call 302-674-2111. Throughout February – 2026 Dover Citywide Black History Celebration. A series of events highlighting local Black his- tory, culture, art, music and dance presented by the Daily State News in partnership with: the Biggs Museum of American Art, Delaware Historical & Cultural Affairs, Dover Public Library, First State Heritage Park, Delaware State University, Sankofa Cultural Arts Center and Don-Del Productions. Visit www.del- marvaevents.net for info. MARCH Feb. 27- March 1 - Winter Delmarva Dogfish BirdINNg Weekend #2. Enjoy great looks at the waterfowl, seabirds, shore- birds, raptors — and seals! — that are on full display in the mid- Atlantic during the winter months. 88 species were tallied during the 2025 event, includingGreat Cormorant, Piper Sandpiper and Razorbill, as well as Harbor and Gray Seals. Visit www.dogfish. com/visit/dogfish-inn or delmarvabirding.com for more info. March 4 - Delaware Sportsman’s Show. The show will be held at the Cheswold Volunteer Fire Co., 371 Main Street in Cheswold featuring hunting, fishing, camping and boating from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For info call 302-653-4090 or visit cheswoldfire. com March 6 – Pampering & Partnerships Ladies Luncheon. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Big Oyster Brewery in Milford, 6152 S. Rehoboth Blvd. Visit www.milfordchamber.com March 7- 15 th annual Delaware Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase. This year’s event will be a Kent County salute to the Semiquincentennial (America and Delaware’s 250th anniversary) and include a toast to Delaware 250, special beers brewed in cel- ebration of the anniversary, and craft cocktails using classic reci- pes. Live music by Chris Diller. There will also be food, special exhibits, and tours of the Agricultural Museum and Village, 866 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover from 5-7:30 p.m. Visit www.debeerwine- spirits.com for tickets and info. March 7 - The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s (DBCC) Lights of Life diamonds & Denim Gala for Breast Cancer. 5-9:30 p.m.at Bally’s Casino, Dover. Call 302-778-1102 or visit Page 4 2026 Central Delaware Vacation Planner Discover Central Delaware’s Attractions See CENTRAL DELAWARE ATTRACTIONS Page 6 Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, 302-422-0847, www. delawarenaturesociety.org. Home of the Delaware Nature Society, this environmental education complex is clustered around a preserved gristmill that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.The complex includes two mod- ern nature center buildings, a barn, a nature trail with obser- vation tower, and a boat ramp on Abbott’s Pond.Facilities are available for community use and retreats.Located on Sussex Route 620, south of Route 36, 15411 Abbott’s Pond Road, Milford. The visitor’s center is open Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed on weekends. and holidays. Grounds are open dawn to dusk. Tours are free, but programs are by fee. Air Mobility Command Museum at DAFB, 302-677- 5938, www.amcmuseum.org. Open Wed-Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., year-round. Located off of exit 91 on DE1/US113, 1301 Heritage Rd, Dover AFB DE. Admission is free, but dona- tions are welcome. The Air Mobility Command Museum has plenty to see and experi- ence, is impres- sive and fam- ily friendly, so plan to spend plenty of time there. The AMC Museum houses over 35 aircraft varying in roles and sizes located within the museum’s large historic airplane hangar and on the tarmac outside, including new this year a Fairchild A-10 known as the “Warthog”. A C-5A Galaxy, D-Day C-47, C-141A/B Starlifters, B-17 Flying Fortress, F-101 Voodoo Fighter, Berlin Airlift C-54M, KC-135 and KB-50 refuelers, and Air Force Two, the offi- cial plane of many U.S. vice presidents are other examples of aircraft featured at the museum. There are a variety of educational exhibits, historical displays dated from WWII to the present, and a flight simulator for you to experience flying and landing an aircraft. There is also a gift store for you to purchase a souvenir. Aquatic Resources Education Center, 302 - 735-8689. dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/education-outreach/ arec/Facilities open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, except state holidays. The ARE Center and Mallard Lodge are located along scenic Route 9, about 5 miles north of the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and 2 miles north of the 4-way stop sign intersection of Routes 9 and 6, 2520 Lighthouse Road, Smyrna. Group tours and meet- ing facilities available. Located in the scenic Woodland Beach Wildlife Area bordering Delaware Bay, the Aquatic Resources Education Center specializes in year-round aquat- ic education for students and adults. The ARE Center com- plex includes 940-foot salt marsh boardwalk trail open to the public year-round, nature trails linking salt marsh, fresh and brackish ponds, swamps, and vernal pool wetland habitats, an outdoor classroom, and a rustic lodge which provides Air Mobility Command Museum 600 Jefferic Blvd., Dover, DE 19901 302-677-0777 www.marriott.com/DOVRI Indoor heated pool and spa • Fitness center Indoor/Outdoor Fireplace Book and Enjoy Your Stay with us Today! The Residence Inn By Marriott Dover is the perfect extended stay hotel for relocations, training, corporate, temporary housing or vacations. Boardroom space is available for meetings of up to 10 people. Meeting Room space for 50 people is available for larger meetings, training classes or parties. This hotel offers spacious studio suites, one bedroom suites and two bedroom suites with kitchens and Wi-Fi. 201 Stover Blvd. Dover, DE 19901 Located 1 Mile North of DAFB 302 678-8383 With residential-style suites and affordable rates, we invite you to make yourself at home for as long as you’d like . • Complimentary breakfast • Complimentary wired & wireless internet • Fitness center • Kitchens including 2 burner cook-top • Guest laundry on site www.mainstaysuitesdover.com An Extended Stay Hotel2026 Central Delaware Vacation PlannerPage 5 Air Mobility Command MUSEUM Dover, Delaware OCEAN CITY WASHINGTON D.C. DOVER BALTIMORE PHILADELHIA AIRCRAFT AND AVIATION HISTORY OPEN: 9am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday amcmuseum.org Phone: (302) 677-5938 E-Mail: amcmuseum@comcast.net HousedinanhistoricWWIIhangar,exploreexhibits, artifactsandseeover35aircraftconsistingofairlifters, re-fuelers,fighters,bombersandmore.Soarandflyour FREEsimulators.Visitourgiftstoreforthatperfect souvenirorgift. 1 ½ hrs. from OC MD & Phil PA 2 hrs. from Wash D.C. & Balt MD Use Exit 91 on DE 1/US 113 FREE ADMISSION AND PARKINGPage 62026 Central Delaware Vacation Planner See CENTRAL DELAWARE ATTRACTIONS - Page 7 Central Delaware Attractions - from pg. 5 Drawn from the museum’s permanent collection, this exhibition is curated by Delaware community members representing diverse voices across the state. Each curator selected and interpreted an object that reflects our shared history and speaks to the present moment. Community Curators Include:Aubrey Plaza • Ken Burns • Sen Lisa Blunt Rochester • Col. Jamil I. Musa • Sam & Mariah Calagione • Murray Archibald • And More! As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, this exhibition invites reflection on Delaware’s past—and the values we carry forward for future generations. Thursday - Sunday | 10 AM - 5 PM Free Admission brought to you by Dover Federal Credit Union REFLECTIONS: 25 Objects for 250 Years Discover Delaware’s story—told through the objects and voices of our community On View Now - Plan Your Visit overnight accommodations for educational groups. Barratt’s Chapel and Museum, 302-335-5544, www. barrattschapel.org Located on US 13, 6362 Bay Road, Frederica. Barratt’s Chapel is known as the “Cradle of Methodism” because of its importance in the formation of the Methodist Episcopal Church in America.Barratt’s Chapel and the Museum of Methodism are open to the public for tours and research on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visits at other times can be arranged by contact- ing the Chapel office.It is the oldest building in the United States built by Methodists for worship. Sometimes called the “Independence Hall of American Methodism,” Barratt’s Chapel was built in 1780 during the American Revolution. The museum features a collection of Methodist memorabilia and archives .Biggs Museum of American Art, 302-674-2111, www. biggsmuseum.org.Open Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Closed state holidays. Free admission brought by Dover Federal. Located at 406 Federal Street in downtown Dover’s Capital Complex, near the Old State House on The Green. Established in 1993, the Sewell C. Biggs Museum of American Art Museum houses one of the finest collections of American fine and decorative arts. Special features of the permanent collection include the only comprehensive representational American paint- ings collection on the Delmarva Peninsula with highlights by the Peale family, Albert Bierstadt, Gilbert Stuart, and Childe Hassam.Experience a variety of art forms such as sculptures by Hiram Powers and images by Brandywine School illustrator, Frank E. Schoonover, Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth and modern and contemporary works by Peter Sculthorpe, Edward Loper Sr. and Elizabeth Catlett.View Examples of furniture by early-American cabinetmakers such as, the Javier family of Odessa, and William Savery of Philadelphia.The Museum also houses one of the fin- est collections of regional silver in the country. The Biggs offers changing exhibitions throughout the year relating to historical and contemporary art topics Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, 302-653- 6872, www.fws.gov/refuge/Bombay_Hook/ Refuge open daily, year-round, during daylight hours. Call for visitor cen- ter seasonal hours. The Visitor Center is open daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m., weather and volunteer dependent. Located off Route 9, southeast of Smyrna via Route 12, 2591 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna. Group tours and meeting facilities available. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a 16,000-acre haven along the Delaware Bay coast east of Smyrna, with salt marshes, ponds, fields, and forests. Visitors come from all over the world to see the variety of migratory shorebirds and waterfowl that stop to feed at the refuge, an important feeding stop on the Atlantic Flyway. Established in 1937, the refuge offers walking and auto tours, birdwatching, nature Biggs Museum of American Art 2026 Central Delaware Vacation PlannerPage 7 See CENTRAL DELAWARE ATTRACTIONS - Page 8 Central Delaware Attractions - from pg. 6 2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS For more information please visit www.agriculturalmuseum.org Follow us on Facebook & Instagram 866 North Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901 302-554-0551 • events@deagriculturalmuseum.org EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday, April 4 th 10 am Farm to Table Dinner Saturday, June 6 th 6 pm Summer Concert Series June, July, August Details Coming Fall Craft ShowFamily Fun Day Saturday, August 22 nd 10 am - 4 pm Goodies & Goblins A Farmer’s Christmas Grand Opening Saturday, November 28 th 10 am- 7 pm Thursday, October 29 th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, September 12 th 10 am- 4 pm Wedding & Event Expo Sunday, April 19 th 1 - 5 pm programs, and a visitor center with a gift shop. Twelve miles of auto tour roads within the refuge, with hiking trails, obser- vation towers, and spotting scopes along the route, lets visi- tors get close to the birds and other wildlife. The Allee House at Bombay Hook is one of the best-preserved examples of an early brick farmhouse in Delaware. It stands today, as it has since 1753, overlooking expansive fields and marshes. Open Sat. & Sun. from 2-5 p.m. in the spring and fall months, and by appointment. Admission is free. Bowers Beach Maritime Museum, 302-572-9000, bow- ersbeach.delaware.gov. Main and Williams Streets, North Bowers Beach. Museum open Saturdays and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Oystering and fishing industries of the past are highlighted in this small museum, as well as a collection of maritime curiosities from the Delaware River and Bay. The museum hosts the Bowers Beach Buccaneer Bash Memorial Day Weekend to celebrate Pirates of the Delaware Bay and Heritage Day in October, a throwback to their oyster-harvesting heritage. For up-to-date museum news and events visit their Facebook page. Byler’s Country Store in West Dover, 1368 Rose Valley School Rd., 302-674-1689, Byler’s in Harrington, 1 Liberty Plaza, 302-398-0398 www.bylers.com. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Sundays. Located on Route 8 west of Dover, 1368 Rose Valley School Rd. Visit Byler’s Country Store and treat yourself to an ice cream cone or deli sandwich, and shop for specialty baking goods, pasta, and country craft and home goods as well as a wide selection of stoves at their Dover location. Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce and Kent County Tourism Offices and Visitor Center, 302-734- 7513,302-734-4888, www.cdcc.net or www.visitcentraldel- aware.com The offices are located at 435 N. DuPont Hwy. in Dover and open Mon.-Fri. You can find visitor and relocation information as well as business development information. Chick’s, 18011 South Dupont Hwy., Harrington, 800- 444-2441, www.chicksaddlery.com. Chick’s is located across from the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington and features the area’s largest selection of western clothing, saddles and riding accessories. Constitution Park. North and South State Street, Downtown Dover. This mini park is dedicated to the Constitution of the United States. Located one block from The Green, Constitution Park features a “Quill and Cube” sculpture and lists the order that the original 13 colonies became states. Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village, 302-554- 0551,www.agriculturalmuseum.org. Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays 1-4 p.m., closed Mondays & Tuesdays). Come and explore rural life, get connected with Delaware’s agricultural heritage and the important role it plays in our daily lives. See why so many families and schoolchildren visit the Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village each year. Our visitors love to step back in time as they wander through the historic Village set in the 1890’s and filled with 21, 19th Century build- ings and structures. Including a Train Station, Barber Shop, General Store, One Room Schoolhouse, Grist Mill, Covered Bridge, Woodworker’s Shop, Blacksmith Shop, Farmhouse, Summer Kitchen and several other buildings. The Great Hall (Main Exhibit Building) is the home for an 18th Century Log House, the first Broiler Chicken House plus 12,000 Artifacts and many Changing Exhibits.The DAMV is a pri- vate not for profit Museum and not run by the State. Delaware Coastal Heritage Greenway Auto Tour. The Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation. 302-739-4702 Delaware State Parks, 302-739-5285 Greenways Auto Tour follows the full length of Delaware’s bay and ocean coast- line. Self-guided auto tour booklet available from Delaware State Parks interprets signed and numbered points of interest along the route. For more info about the Greenway, includ- ing how to get an Auto Tour booklet or an educational Coast Quest Activity Guide for kids, contact the State of Delaware Division of Parks and Rec. at 302-739-4702. Delaware Public Archives, archives.delaware.gov, 302- 744-5000, Located at 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The Mabel Lloyd Ridgely Research Room is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. First Saturdays 1-4:00 p.m. The Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society meets every other month at the Delaware Public Archives from October to June. Meetings include guest speakers and sharing genea- logical information. The public is welcome. 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