Built in 1732, this building served as Delaware's first court and state capitol. Here in 1776, New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties declared their independence from Pennsylvania and England creating the Delaware State.

 Location
The New Castle Court House Museum is located in the heart of historic New Castle, at 211 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720.

 Contact Information
Phone: (302) 323-4453
Email: Cindy Snyder, Site Supervisor

 Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays and state holidays. Hours subject to change.

 Admission
Free and open to the public. Donations are accepted.

 Parking
Street parking in downtown New Castle.

 Disabled Access
The first floor of the court house is accessible to people with disabilities.