Newark Attractions
Newark was originally two crossroads of two Lenni Lenape Indian trails that spanned from Chesapeake Bay to the Delaware River; the intersection became a village with brickyards, tanneries and mills.
Cooch's Bridge
Cooch's Bridge is where Delaware's only Revolutionary War battle took place on September 3, 1777. The battle was to slow the British advance toward the Brandywine and Philadelphia. Tradition says that the Stars and Stripes were first flown during the action here.
Iron Hill Museum of Natural History
Iron Hill Museum is housed in a former one room schoolhouse built by the du Pont family in 1923. The museum has collections that include rocks, minerals, floral and faunal specimens, archeological and historical displays, mounted birds and iron exhibits.
Iron Hill Museum of Natural History
1355 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702-1110
United States
1355 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702-1110
United States
Phone 1 (302) 368-5703
Fax 1 (302) 369-4287
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
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