The Spanish galleon, Nuestra Senora de Atocha, and its sister ship, Santa Margarita, were sailing from Havana, Cuba to Seville, Spain. Off the coast of Florida, the vessels encountered hurricane-force winds and high waves which dashed the ships against a coral reef. Within minutes the ships went under and passengers, crew and cargo were lost. Knowing that the Atocha was over-laden with a cargo of gold, silver ingots, emeralds and jewelry, the search for the vessel took on great importance to many treasure seekers. However, signs of the ship and its treasure eluded everyone for nearly 360 years.

Welcome to the Museum of Small Town Life where visitors can travel back in time to late 19th Century Delaware. Stroll through this museum and visit exhibits depicting a variety of 'main street' businesses and services including a general store, print shop, pharmacy, post office, and woodworking shop.

Welcome to the Delaware Archaeology Museum, which highlights more than 11,000 years of human habitation in the state of Delaware from the original Native American residents, through the period of European colonization, to the present day.

The Delaware State House was the first permanent capitol building in Dover, Delaware. Begun in 1787 and completed by May 1792, this Georgian-style structure was originally home to both state and Kent County governments. Located on the historic Green in Dover, the State House has served as a focal point in the state's civic life for over two centuries and continues to hold a special place in the eyes of Delawareans and visitors alike.