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Delaware Legislative Hall & The Green (First State Heritage Park)

Delaware

TypeLandmark
CategoryLandmarks History
Visitingfree (guided tours)

Delaware ratified the U.S. Constitution first (Dec 7, 1787) -- the Old State House on the Green is where it happened, and the modern Legislative Hall two blocks away is where the state still governs today. A single check-in anchors the entire 'First State' identity that gives Roamward's home state its name and its map-color mechanic extra resonance: this is literally the origin point of 'first to sign.'

Why Roamward picked it

Capital check-in mechanic -- pairs a civic landmark (working capitol, free public tours) with a walkable heritage green (Old State House, John Bell House, Biggs Museum) so families get both a quick GPS check-in and an optional deeper history stop. Zero overlap with existing DE dining/hikes/golf/breweries/beaches content.

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Sources

en.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · destateparks.com

Hours, admission, and access change — confirm with the official source before you plan the detour.

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