2026

This walk in the capital of the First State explores the wide variety of historic sites of Dover, Delaware. Celebrate America's 250th and the AVA's 50th anniversaries.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

A walk through history--Dover, Delaware

Traditional Walk

SN: 131850 - 2026

when is the event

Future event (not yet open)

Starting Sat, May 9th, 2026 for 1 day

Start table open: Saturday May 9, 2026 8 am-noon

where is the event

Dover, Delaware

The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

Delaware Public Archives 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. North Dover, DE

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

A-MAZE-ing Labyrinths

Anniversaries Hurrah

Par-For-The-Course

Step to the Beat

Walking the United States - Capitals

Walking with America's Veterans

Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail

CC: Kent County

       Info

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Event comments

None provided

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Ample parking is available in the Delaware Archives parking lot as well as along the street. There are no rest rooms at the start point, but many are available along the routes.

Awards: 'A' Award available

how to get to the event

Driving to the start

Delaware Public Archives121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. North. Dover, Delaware. From Route1 in Dover. Turn onto MLK Blvd (turn right if heading south on Rt 1 and turn left if heading north on Rt 1). After 1/2 mile turn RIGHT into the parking lot directly behind the Public Archives.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Delaware Public Archives 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. North Dover, DE

event sponsor

First State Webfooters (AVA-0065)

Event website: sites.google.com/firststatewebfooters.org/firststatewebfooters/home

point of contact

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