John Dickinson Plantation

John Dickinson Plantation This site hosts the boyhood home of John Dickinson,"Penman of the Revolution." Free Admission
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We share stories of the plantation's residents: tenant farmers, indentured servants, free and enslaved Black men, women, and children as well as the Dickinsons.

We're excited to host Mark for his presentation on Saturday!
08/12/2026

We're excited to host Mark for his presentation on Saturday!

The John Dickinson Plantation will be closed the following days:Monday, July 27, 2026Tuesday, July 28, 2026Wednesday, Ju...
07/26/2026

The John Dickinson Plantation will be closed the following days:
Monday, July 27, 2026
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Mansion, grounds, and visitor center will reopen Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

In 1796, John Dickinson obtained a policy from the Insurance Company of North America (INA) in Philadelphia. He insured...
07/09/2026

In 1796, John Dickinson obtained a policy from the Insurance Company of North America (INA) in Philadelphia. He insured the house for a period of seven years for $3000.

The John Dickinson Mansion caught fire in 1804. John, living in Wilmington, was informed. "Tis with regret I acquaint you that your house...was burnt down..."

In July 1806 , John Dickinson informed the Insurance Company of North America that the house was rebuilt but cost more than $2400.

Our site will be closed starting at 2 pm today. The Grounds and Visitor Center will reopen Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. with ...
06/30/2026

Our site will be closed starting at 2 pm today. The Grounds and Visitor Center will reopen Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. with normal hours.

The John Dickinson Plantation opened on May 2, 1956. This year we are celebrating our 70th anniversary as a historic si...
05/02/2026

The John Dickinson Plantation opened on May 2, 1956. This year we are celebrating our 70th anniversary as a historic site museum!

The John Dickinson Plantation will close today at 4:00 p.m.
04/28/2026

The John Dickinson Plantation will close today at 4:00 p.m.

This Saturday, tours of the our Mansion here at the John Dickinson Plantation will be led by our Site Supervisor and Del...
04/24/2026

This Saturday, tours of the our Mansion here at the John Dickinson Plantation will be led by our Site Supervisor and Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs Curator of Education. Join them at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, or 3:30 to experience the Mansion under their guidance.

John Dickinson and the Defense of the Delaware State, 1782 - presented by Charles FithianDate: April 11, 2026 Location...
04/07/2026

John Dickinson and the Defense of the Delaware State, 1782 - presented by Charles Fithian
Date: April 11, 2026 Location: Delaware Public Archives Time: 10:30 am

Address

340 Kitts Hummock Road
Dover, DE
19901

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+13027393277

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