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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ5K_the-golden-fleece-tavern_Dover-DE.html
This was the site of the Golden Fleece Tavern, scene of some of the most important and dramatic events in Delaware history. Built in the 1730s, the Golden Fleece was a center for community and government activities. It was a place of great importa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ5J_in-the-council-chamber-of-elizabeth-battells-golden-fleece-tavern_Dover-DE.html
On this site, Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution of the United States. December 7, 1787.We, the deputies of the people of the Delaware state, in Convention met, having taken in our serious consideration the Federal Constitu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ5I_state-house_Dover-DE.html
Completed in 1792 and restored in 1976, it was shared by Kent County and the State from 1792 to 1873. Prior to the construction of this building, an older county court house stood on the same site. That small brick structure, about twenty five fee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ5G_ridgely-house_Dover-DE.html
Dr. Charles Greenbury Ridgely: Member Colonial and State Legislative Assemblies; Delegate First State Constitutional Convention 1776.Nicholas Ridgely (the younger): Member of Convention that ratified Federal Constitution 1787; Delegate Second Stat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ5D_legislative-hall-delawares-capitol-building_Dover-DE.html
Legislative Hall was dedicated as the state's new capitol building in 1933, replacing The Old State House on The Green. The Senate and the House of Representatives of Delaware's General Assembly meets here. The building also houses the offices of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ5C_caesar-rodney_Dover-DE.html
Statesman, Soldier and Patriot. Member of Stamp Act Congress and of First and Second Continental Congresses. Signer of Declaration of Independence. Member and Speaker of Colonial Assembly of "Three Lower Counties on Delaware." Member of Council of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ5B_nicholas-ridgely_Dover-DE.html
In this churchyard lie the remains of Nicholas Ridgely, Statesman and Jurist. Born in Dover, 1762, eldest son of Dr. Charles Greenbury Ridgely and Mary Wynkoop Ridgely. Member of State Convention which ratified the Federal Constitution, December 7…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ5A_site-of-dovers-first-methodist-church_Dover-DE.html
In 1778, a Methodist Society was organized in Dover by Reverend Freeborn Garrettson. Desiring a permanent place of worship, members acquired a one-half acre lot at this location from Vincent Loockerman in 1782. Future Delaware Governor Richard Bas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ59_booker-t-washington-school_Dover-DE.html
On November 13, 1922, 210 children and 6 teachers marched from two old school buildings located on Slaughter Street and Division Street to a new school for African- American students in Dover. Funding for the building was provided by the Delaware …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ58_wesley-college_Dover-DE.html
Wesley College is a private, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1873 as Wilmington Conference Academy, a preparatory school for boys under the patronage of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Female stu…