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George Read II House and Gardens Description
Read House was built in 1801 by George Read Jr, the son of one of Delaware's signers of the Declaration of Independence. This 22-room mansion is furnished in period and features carved woodwork, plasterwork and silver door handles. The gardens, located at the side and rear of the house, were laid out in 1847and have been restored to appear as they did at that time.
Hobbies & Activities category: Furniture display;  Garden or botanic display;  Manor or country house;  Architecture - Neo-Classical
Address
George Read II House and Gardens
42 The Strand
New Castle, DE 19720-4826
United States
Map George Read II House and Gardens
Phone 1 (302) 322-8411
Fax 1 (302) 322-8557
http://www.hsd.org/read.htm
Hours
January 1 to February 28
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Closed16:0016:00
March 1 to December 31
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Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult$5.00
Senior over 65$4.00
Students$4.00
Child 12 & under$2.00
Child 6 & underFREE
Grounds / gardens only around attraction$2.00
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