Lailah J.
10/3/2025
Wilmington, DE - we visited several du Pont estates during our stay in the beautiful Brandywine Valley area, starting with the Hagley Museum, which is the place of the first du Pont family home,...
Hagley Museum & Library
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200 Hagley Creek Rd
Wilmington, DE 19807
Hagley Museum & Library, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a unique cultural institution dedicated to presenting the history of American innovation and industry, particularly through the lens of the du Pont family and their chemical empire. Visitors can explore a diverse range of exhibitions, collections, and educational programs that highlight the intersection of technology, science, and society.
With resources such as a library, audiovisual collections, and extensive archives, Hagley serves as a research hub for those interested in the history of business, technology, and culture. The museum also offers hands-on experiences and special programming designed to engage families, students, and adult audiences alike in the story of American ingenuity.
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Karen P.
7/16/2024
We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the different areas on this 225 acre Estate and gunpowder mill. So much history and great demonstrations that really helped me understand how things worked during...
Deb A.
10/26/2020
Visited this beautiful du pont property Bec our hotel had a promo to come here for free. It was interesting to learn about gunpowder and the engineering involved in powering it. The staff were...
Robert F.
3/13/2024
Beautiful place, Rich with history and very friendly staff! Black powder mill started in 1802 by E.I. DuPont.
Bj R.
10/25/2023
History buffs paradise. Patent inventions exhibit. Black powder demonstration....historical mill works. Beautiful walking setting by the Brandywine.
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