Air Mobility Command Museum a barrier to protect northern ports from enemy attack, but would earn its infamy as a prison for thousands of Confederate prisoners. Costumed interpreters take you back to those days, and occasional ghost tours add a touch of the macabre. Explore First State National Historical Park This sweeping journey into Delaware’s past spans the entire state and pays respect to all who made it possible at six sites: Brandywine Valley, Fort Christina, John Dickinson Plantation, New Castle Court House Museum, Old Swedes Historic Site, and The Green in Dover. ONLINE Start your journey into our past on the Delaware History Trail, go to VisitDelaware.com/history. Feel nature’s splendor at Mt. Cuba Center Standing on the hillside at this one-time estate, you feel the embrace of nature, and begin to appreciate just how crucial native plants are to all our lives. In a way, this botanical garden is a living, breathing museum, one that celebrates the beautiful bounty of native wildflowers and trees (and birds and bees) that surround us. 44 Mt. Cuba Center