Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village

The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village is all about taking a walk back into history via a life museum. The museum is located at 866 North DuPont Highway in Dover, Delaware. The museum was founded by those who are dedicated to preserving the past, not only with pictures and equipment but also through stories and methods of farming. The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village was started in 1980. There is a main exhibit building and 15 additional historical structures that have to do with 19th century farming.

Included in the museum are 4,000 artifacts displayed in the main building. Some of these items include butter churns, threshers, and kitchen implements. There is an 18th century log house, a broiler chicken house, mill, train station, schoolhouse, blacksmith, country store, farmhouse, barbershop, and church at the museum and village.

Throughout the years, there have been several temporary exhibits on display that have to do with technology, Delmarva's agricultural industry and farm life. Since the opening of the museum about 500,000 visitors have toured it. The museum and village are supported by the admission fees, memberships, donations, private foundations, and government assistance. The site is open Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 3pm. Admission is $5 for adults.